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Dala Local Government Council had held an interface with key stakeholders aimed at discussing newly introduced strategies for conducting polio vaccination.
The gathering was organized under the auspices of Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, led by Alhaji Nasir Kabir (SBC).
Speaking ,Chairman of the Council , Alhaji Surajo Ibrahim Imam, lauded State Ministry of Health and all supporting organizations for their efforts in eradicating polio virus statewide. He also commended traditional leaders for their utmost dedication and support in ensuring the huge success of the exercise
The Chairman, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Abdulaziz Dayyabu Maiturare, thumbed up the comprehensive presentation by Team Leader Alhaji Nasir Kabir on the newly introduced procedures
He assured the council’s readiness in engaging Elders to ensure full compliance with the guidelines with a view to preventing any issue that may arise in due course .
He seized the opportunity to call on them as community leaders to ensure complete adherence to the laid-down plans and objectives
He moreover, emphasized the importance of proper screening and verification, stressing that the overall success of the campaign lies on their hands hence the need to uphold seriousness, dedication, determination and sacrifice
In his address, the team leader, Alhaji Nasir Kabir (SBC) explained that the new strategies were aimed at simplifying and improving the vaccination processes. He noted that community leaders encompassing village and ward heads are now actively involved in identifying eligible children in their respective areas with a view to selecting local personnel who know the children and their communities well.
He stated that vaccinators must not be less than 25 years old and must have cognate experience on the subject matter as the previous
Ward Selection Committees were dissolved.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will sponsor the training of the new personnel, with each training team limited to 50 participants.
The training includes examinations and monitoring from various supervisory bodies.
Speaking, Head of Primary Healthcare in Dala, Alhaji Lawan Ibrahim Getso, expressed satisfaction with the updated procedures, as according to him they will ensure each vaccinator serves within his locality so as to curtail unnecessary complaints likewise delays, lateness and above all inefficiencies.
He acknowledged the vital roles the traditional leaders played in ensuring the successes of past campaigns coupled with the support of political leaders and technical teams underscoring the need for a repeat
He reminded them that anyone that nominated a vaccinator must ensure he is a resident of the area he was chosen to work
On his part,District Head of Dala, Alhaji Yahaya Inuwa Abbas (Dan Galadima), represented by Alhaji Faruk Yola, described the meeting as a crucial step towards strengthening primary healthcare.
He reaffirmed their readiness as Traditional Institutions, to provide full support and cooperation to ensure the ends justify the means
Others who spoke at the gathering which was well attended by public functionaries and traditional heads comprise Dr. Haruna Adamu (WHO representative), Alhaji Shuaibu Ibrahim (UNICEF representative), and Hajiya Salamatu (State Project Coordinator).
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