He noted that this initiative was part of UNICEF’s commitment to protecting children from life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, measles, and HPV.
Akinpelu, on Thursday, stressed that the campaign aimed to close the immunity gaps that had widened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also disclosed that 63,981 personnel, including 14,218 health workers, would be required to carry out the exercise.
He said, “This campaign will target 21 million residents starting from October 19, 2024, and will run for two weeks. This will cover about 80 per cent of Lagos State’s population, and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.”
He also stressed the importance of media involvement in educating the public to ensure the campaign’s success.
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