No child in Kano should die of vaccine-preventable diseases – Yusuf

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday inaugurated the Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign at Tofa Town in the Tofa Local Government Area.

Yusuf, represented at the event by the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening routine immunisation and ensuring that no child in the state is left behind in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.

He described the initiative as historic and life-saving, “Today’s event is not just a ceremony; it is a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to complement routine immunisation services by targeting missed children and providing an additional opportunity to reach them with life-saving vaccines,”

The governor explained that the campaign is christened integrated because it brings together several health interventions, including vaccinations against Measles, Rubella, Polio, and HPV, as well as mass drug administration for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness).

“This is a major step forward for our state and our country and proof that Kano is leading the way in innovation, coordination, and commitment to public health,” Yusuf added.

He emphasised that health remains the foundation of human capital development, noting that his administration continues to make significant investments in healthcare infrastructure across the state.

The governor said that the Tofa Comprehensive Health Centre has been upgraded to a full Secondary Health Facility, with N250 million earmarked for its development.

Similar projects, he said, are ongoing across all 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State.

Appealing to parents and caregivers, the governor urged them to ensure their children receive all vaccinations during the campaign.

“I want to personally appeal to every mother, father, and guardian to please ensure your children are fully vaccinated. These vaccines and medicines are safe, free, and effective. They save lives. Let no child be left behind,” he ssaid.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, appealed to parents to allow their children to benefit fully from the exercise.