The programme targets one million children under five, 7,000 nine-year-old girls, and 200,000 pregnant women across the state’s 16 local government areas.
The Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency has rewarded five workers with land allocations.
The executive secretary charged the officers to remain diligent, accountable, and committed to improving their performance.
Ms Elelu reiterated the pivotal role of adequate nutrition in children’s growth, development, and overall well-being.
Ms Elelu said the focus is on improving maternal nutrition and strengthening antenatal care services across the state.
The commissioner said that the medical equipment will improve access to quality healthcare for all.
The MR vaccine protects against measles and rubella.
Ms Yunus added that the North-East region recorded the highest number of confirmed measles cases in the country.
Ms Elelu stated that the immunisation would help strengthen and scale up health services,
Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen routine immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases in Kwara.
