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World Polio Day: WHO, Adamawa urge renewed commitment

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and  Adamawa Government have  called on  all stakeholders to  renew their commitment in the fight against Polio in the state and Nigeria.

Dr Suleiman Bashir, Executive Secretary, Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADPHCDA), made the call  at the  commemoration of 2024 World Polio Day in Yola on Monday.

Bashir said, the day was set aside to build consensus, renew commitment and actions by all stakeholders in  Polio eradication effort.

“As you have seen, we made remarkable progress, we reached a point of elimination and certification as a country but we begin to see signs of reversal, pointing to the fact that its not yet over.

“We have reached elimination, we want to reach eradication, we must clear it completely from existence.

“Despite the fact that we have some threats   emerging due to  insecurity in  areas that have limited healthcare and areas that have difficult terrains, we can achieve this.

Mr Zirra Mathias , Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health and Human Services assured the  public that with the commitment of government and partners, polio would be eradicated .

He called on all stakeholders to contribute their quota towards   enlightening parents to ensure their children below the age of five,  received the vaccination.

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director, represented by Adamawa Co-ordinator, Dr Ahemen Terseer said, strong political commitment was crucial to the fight against Polio.

“I call on governments, partners and communities to recommit to this cause . Let us honour the sacrifices and dedication of the health workers, community leaders and families, who make this progress possible,” he said.

Alhaji Ahmed Mustapha, District Head of Girei, appreciated the effort of government and partners on their commitments and assured them  of continued  support  towards eradication of Polio.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  street walk  was staged  as part of sensitisation and a presentation of  awards to various stakeholders for their contributions in the fight against  Polio 

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