The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, has launched the 2025 Polio Outbreak Response Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding the health of its children.
The ceremony, held at the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre, was led by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs. Widad Mustafa, a member of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO).
The First Lady emphasised the state government’s proactive measures to keep Lagos polio-free, highlighting the critical importance of the campaign in preventing the debilitating effects of poliomyelitis, which can result in paralysis or death.
She called on parents, community leaders, and stakeholders to support the campaign by ensuring eligible children are vaccinated.
Targeting children aged 0-59 months, vaccination teams will administer the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to prevent virus transmission.
The Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi commended Lagosians for their continued cooperation in the fight against polio.
Also, the Supervising Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Abimbola Bowale underscored the life-saving importance of immunisation.
He noted: “All children aged 0-59 months need multiple doses of the polio vaccine to ensure full protection. Any child missed represents a potential risk for the poliovirus to spread. The vaccine is safe, effective, and crucial in keeping our communities polio-free.”
