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The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with partners, has organized the NIPDs to enhance immunization coverage and protect children from diseases.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has deployed comprehensive immunization team against the Polio virus, deploying 1,152 teams across the 62 wards in its six Area Councils.
These teams will conduct house-to-house visits, as well as outreach programs in churches, mosques, and other strategic locations, to ensure maximum coverage.
Additionally, 154 Fixed Posts teams have been stationed at various health facilities to provide easy access to immunization services for children under the age of five.
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, announced the launch of the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Representing her was Dr. Babagana Adam, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat. The immunization exercise, scheduled to run from May 4th to May 10th, 2025, aims to boost routine immunization coverage in the FCT, with teams operating across the six Area Councils. Children who receive immunizations will be rewarded with gifts such as candies and sachet milk.
Dr. Fasawe highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that vaccine-preventable diseases remain a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Nigeria and the FCT.
In response, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with partners, has organized the NIPDs to enhance immunization coverage and protect children from diseases.
The event was flagged off at the palace of the Sarkin Jiwa, Alhaji Idris Musa, marking the beginning of the immunization drive.
Fasawe said, “Although considerable achievements have been made through our different health programs to reduce disease burden through immunization, we still need to do more to ensure that all mothers, caregivers and eligible children are covered within this period.
“I want to inform you, on behalf of the FCT PHCB, that emphasis has shifted from stand-alone vertical campaigns to a more integrated approach like the NIPDs, which exposes caregivers and children to key interventions that improve their health status and enable them to thrive through both the existing health system and outreach strategy.
“I rely on all the Stakeholders here to take up the role as NIPDs Ambassadors, to encourage and mobilize women, caregivers, children and all FCT residents to health facilities, temporary fixed posts and outreaches closest to them to avail themselves of this opportunity provided for the programme. Also, Schools, Churches, Mosques and Special Places where these eligible children 0–59 Months could be found will be reached with 2 drops of potent Oral Polio Vaccine.”