The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged nursing mothers to sustain the vaccination of their children as a means to bring an end to the polio virus, News About Nigeria reports.
She gave this call while marking the 2024 ‘World Polio Day’ celebration, on Thursday.
Dr. Nonye noted that there is no recorded case of poliomyelitis in Anambra State, adding that it has been like that in the past ten years because the women of the state are very cooperative in giving greater attention to their children.
She maintained that vaccination remains the key to totally eradicating polio in the State, and urged the women not to relent in seeing that their children are vaccinated against the disease.
The First Lady said, “This day provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts towards a polio-free world and honour the tireless contributions of those on the front lines in the fight to eradicate polio from every corner of the world.
“Vaccination is the key to complete eradication. Get your children vaccinated and give them the gift of life by preventing polio.
“The current administration and other relevant authorities will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the virus is completely eradicated in Anambra state.”
She further commended the state commissioner for health, Dr. Afam Obidike, the World Health Organisation, the management of Nonye Soludo, the Healthy Living initiative, and other health partners for their continuous advocacy of healthy living.
The first lady also administered the poliomyelitis vaccine to some babies at Amawbia Primary Healthcare Center, Amawbia-Awka, as part of activities to commemorate the day.
