Delta Council: Warri Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign In Oleh

Comrade Friday Ovoke Warri, Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area in Delta State, has launched a six-day integrated measles vaccination campaign targeting children and adults.

The campaign, scheduled to run from October 12 to 18, 2024, will cover all health centers, wards, churches, schools, and households within the local government area.

Flagging off the program at Oleh, headquarters of the council, the council chairman,stressed the importance of maintaining immunization cards to ensure diligent monitoring and follow-up on children’s health.

He also recognized the tireless efforts of medical personnel and the vital support of the World Health Organization (WHO) as the chief sponsor. He, however, promised to engage in rigorous monitoring and supervision of the program.

Warri said; “The integrated measles vaccination campaign, scheduled to commence on Saturday, 12th to 18th of October 2024, was officially launched today, and will take place across all health centres, wards, churches, schools, and households within Isoko South local government area.”

The chairman encouraged mothers, caregivers, and Isoko South residents to utilise the free vaccination service and properly maintain immunisation cards to ensure diligent monitoring and follow-up on their children and ward’s health.

Warri however declared that the health and welfare of the populace remain a top priority for his administration, which will continue to endorse and finance interventions that promote and preserve the health of Isoko South inhabitants, with special emphasis on maternal and child healthcare.

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Mrs. Felicia Onwano, Nursing Director of Isoko South Local Government, in her remarks, acknowledged the invaluable contributions of development partners in making the 2024 integrated measles campaign a reality.