By Hassana Aminu
A call has been to the rich within the wider community to render logistics and financial assistance to Health institutions in the war against polio
The Chairman of Dala Local Government Council, Alhaji Suraj Imam, made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at eradicating the virus .
He expressed concern over the attitude of some individuals who he said are showing resistance towards the crusade describing it as most unfortunate,
The Chairman charged health personnel to take immediate action in the matter without further delay as according such waste of time may lead to sad stories
. He emphasized that written documentation should be obtained before the intervention of authorities, as this would serve as evidence, while reasons for refusal should be properly investigated in order to determine the appropriate steps to be taken.
He further stated that in cases where schools refused access, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) and the Education Secretary should be involved to jointly address and resolve such challenges.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the council , commended the efforts of all stakeholders for their commitment and dedication, as well as the remarkable successes recorded by Dala Local Government Council in every round of the previous immunisation exercises. hoping the zeal will be sustained
In his address, the Head of Primary Health Care in the area, Alhaji Isa Aminu Kofar Nassarawa, represented by his deputy, Hajiya Bilkisu Usman Mohammad, stated that the purpose of the meeting was to plan and coordinate the forthcoming Polio immunisation round scheduled to commence this Saturday, and to review the achievements recorded during the previous exercise and amend lapses where identified as human beings are imperfect.
He expressed appreciation to the Chairman over his tireless support towards the success of the exercise particularly to health workers who distinguished themselves during the recent Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign.
In their remarks, the Immunisation Social Mobilisation Officer, Alhaji Umar Mukhtar Modibbo, and the ACSB Officer (Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation), Alhaji Usman Abdulhamid, highlighted the series of advocacy visits and sensitisation activities carried out including calls to traditional rulers and Education Secretary likewise interacting with community leaders, as well as house-to-house engagements and compound meetings with womenfolk to solicit cooperation in that respect
. They seized the medium to call on the generality to maintain personal and environmental hygiene as cleanliness supplement health
Meanwhile, the DSNO of Dala, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu,has cautioned the public on the need to remain vigilant in view of the report received on Measles
, He said this became necessary as the disease has not been tamed completely
. Alhaji Adamu Aliyu hence advised residents to use face masks regularly to minimise the risk of infection.
Other speakers at the meeting include representatives of WHO, UNICEF and other relevant stakeholders across the domain
