The Executive Chairman, Adamawa state primary healthcare development agency, Dr. Sulaiman Saidu Bashir has disclosed that no fewer than 29,205 people have so far received the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine in Adamawa state.
Bashir who disclosed this at a Press Conference to commemorate the African Vaccination Week (AVW) and World Malaria day in Yola, lauded the state government and the various development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, ICRC, AFENET, CRS and NURU for the success of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in the state.
“So far, we have vaccinated 29,205 persons and are still counting; comprising front line health workers, other front line workers (military, other security personnel, etc), strategic leaders as well as intending pilgrims.
“Moreover, an ongoing clinical trial for the RTS malaria vaccine is increasingly showing good prospects from ongoing phase III study in three countries (Kenya, Ghana and Malawi).
“Furthermore, ADSPHCDA has recently won a research grant to pilot some decision support systems to improve decision making as it regards the management of its immunization programme.
“On this note I want to register the appreciation of the management and board of the agency to its partners, clients and primary healthcare workers for their tremendous support, demand for healthcare and commitment to duty respectively.
“A special appreciation goes to His Excellency Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his understanding, support and encouragement to the management and board of the agency steadfast in the provision of quality PHC in Adamawa State,” Bashir said.
In his goodwill message, National Immunization Officer, World Health Organization, (WHO), Pharmacist Katugwa Emmanuel said the day was meant to save millions of lives.
“The purpose of this year’s AVW, WHO will deploy three outreach teams to under-covered settlements in three local governments of Yola South, Guyuk, and Mubi South.
“WHO is working earnestly to ensure that there is increased trust and confidence in vaccines to maintain or increase vaccine acceptance and to increase investment in vaccines including routine immunization to remove barriers to access”, he said.
In a remark, Zahraa Al-Janabi, Communication Responsible at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said her organization has been working with Nigeria since 1988 to respond to the urgent needs of those affected by armed conflicts and other violence.
“In collaboration with the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the ICRC supports two areas in the fight against malaria: prevention and treatment. The ICRC assists primary health centers by providing tablets to prevent malaria and mosquito nets to pregnant women in addition to supporting the provisions of drugs for treatment,” she said.
Also speaking, UNICEF representative , Dr. Guful Dang called for advocacy to strengthen partnerships that would enhance the delivery of vaccines across every part of the state.
Dang urged key players to ensure that vaccines reach the under-covered communities of the state for the benefit of all.
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