He stressed the need for increased grassroots awareness and accurate information on family planning.
Ms Uchem allayed fears surrounding the vaccination, stressing that the vaccines were free, safe, and effective.
Mr Mohammed stated, “Only two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, still report cases of wild poliovirus.’’
Ms Onwuegbuzina said vaccination officers had been trained and deployed across the state for effective mobilisation and compliance.
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) on Thursday urged parents to ensure their children take the measles vaccine, saying the disease kills more children than other vaccine-preventable diseases
He urged parents and guardians to ensure their children were vaccinated.
