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From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for sustained commitment to polio vaccination to consign polio to history forever.
Soludo, founder of the Healthy Living Initiative, made the call to mark World Polio Day, with the theme “End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere.”
World Polio Day is organised to raise awareness of the importance of polio vaccination to protect every child from the devastating disease.
She said, “Although Nigeria has made tremendous progress in the fight against polio, it is important not to become complacent.
“We must not let our guard down for any reason.
“To consign polio to history forever, we must sustain the vaccination war and reach every child, no matter where they are.”
The Anambra First Lady called for renewed public commitment towards sustaining the state’s polio eradication efforts.
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“Today, we join the global community to look back at our efforts and successes.
“Most importantly, we must renew every effort to protect every child in Anambra from this preventable disease,” she said.
She urged parents, community leaders, civil society organisations, and religious groups to rise against growing vaccine apathy and misinformation.
She said the polio vaccines are safe, effective, and completely free.
“The government will always do its part, but the buck stops at your tables.
“Every child must be adequately vaccinated to stay free from this dangerous disease,” she added.
The governor’s wife reaffirmed the continued partnership with health agencies and community stakeholders to ensure Anambra remains polio-free.
