The Wife of Sokoto State Governor, Fatima Aliyu, has called on women and other stakeholders to intensify efforts in the fight against poliomyelitis and other immunisation campaigns.

Mrs Aliyu made the call on Saturday during her visit to communities in Dange/Shuni, Sokoto South, and Sokoto North local government areas as part of the ongoing national round of the polio immunisation campaign.

She stressed that the campaign was a critical public health initiative aimed at protecting children under five years old from the debilitating effects of polio and other preventable diseases.

She also called on communities and health workers to collaborate with the government in overcoming challenges in reaching underserved areas.

Mrs Aliyu reaffirmed her commitment to the welfare of women and children.

She lauded the efforts of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, ministry of health, and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.

She also acknowledged the contributions of other development partners for their dedication to improving child health in the state

She stated, “Every dose of vaccine administered is a step closer to eradicating polio from our villages, states, and the entire nation.”

In addition, the state Commissioner for Health, Faruk Umar, emphasised the importance of collective commitment to eliminate polio in Sokoto.

He appealed to parents and traditional leaders to support the campaign, underlining the devastating impact of polio on children and the significance of immunisation.

Mr Umar reassured the public of the political will to improve healthcare services in Sokoto State and urged parents to ensure their children received the vaccination.

The national campaign was launched in Dange/Shuni on Friday.

The event was attended by notable figures including UNICEF Chief of Field Sokoto State Office, Michael Juma, UNFPA Programme Officer, Gloria Enueze, and officials from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Also present at the launch were the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SSPHDA), Dr Larai Tambuwal and other stakeholders dedicated to improving public health in Sokoto State.

(NAN)