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Abia State Vaccinates Over 1.1 Million Children Against Polio in 2024

The figure was disclosed during the state's celebration of World Polio Day

Promise Eze by Promise Eze
October 30, 2024
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  • Dr. Kalu Ulu Kalu, Executive Secretary of the agency, attributed the success to strong political commitment

The Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has announced that over 1.17 million children have been vaccinated against polio since the start of 2024.

The figure was disclosed during the state’s celebration of World Polio Day at the weekend.

Dr. Kalu Ulu Kalu, Executive Secretary of the agency, attributed the success to strong political commitment and collaboration between the state government, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners. He emphasised the importance of this partnership, which resulted in two rounds of polio outbreak responses in March and April aimed at eradicating the circulating variant poliovirus (cVDPV2).

“Over 1,172,822 children have been vaccinated so far this year,” Dr. Kalu said. “Similar campaigns have been carried out in northern states where the burden of type 2 poliovirus remains high.”

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Despite the progress, Dr. Kalu warned of the need for continued vigilance, particularly in underserved areas. He called for improved surveillance and accelerated responses to any new polio detections, highlighting the role of community health workers in ensuring the success of vaccination efforts.

“Community engagement is crucial, especially in regions affected by insecurity or social mistrust,” he noted. “We must continue to support these local heroes who are vital to reaching every child.”

Dr. Kalu also expressed concern over the ongoing transmission of the variant poliovirus type 2, which remains a challenge in some parts of Nigeria due to factors such as insecurity and limited healthcare access. He cited recent data showing 77 detections of type 2 poliovirus across 14 states in 2024, though Abia State has not recorded any cases since December 2023.

“Our goals are clear: maintain vigilance through robust surveillance, respond swiftly with high-quality vaccination campaigns, and improve routine immunisation coverage,” he said.

The state’s Surveillance Officer, Dr. Carol Iwuoha, echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of raising awareness on World Polio Day and praising WHO’s ongoing support in the fight against polio both in Abia and globally.

The agency urged all stakeholders to recommit to the polio eradication efforts, noting that while significant progress has been made, continued cooperation and resources are essential to maintaining gains in public health.

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