By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP) with the support of World Health ...
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
The Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP) with the support of World Health Organization ( WHO) has recorded notable success in its ongoing advocacy and outreach efforts in Kaduna State, with a total of 221 children immunized during recent field activities.
The interventions, carried out at Kawo Motor Park and in collaboration with the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, are part of broader efforts to eliminate polio and improve child health across communities.
8 May 2026 - At the Kawo Motor Park, JAP mobilization and sensitization activities led to the immunization of 148 children. The exercise attracted transport workers, traders, and commuters, many of whom were engaged on the importance of ensuring that every eligible child receives the life-saving polio vaccine.
In a related development, JAP’s collaboration with the FRSC during a special outreach exercise resulted in the vaccination of an additional 73 children.
The initiative leveraged the presence of families and travelers at designated FRSC points to reach children who might otherwise have missed routine immunization services.
Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kawo Motor Park branch, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed Abaji, emphasized the importance of polio vaccination in safeguarding children’s health.
He stated that the vaccine is safe, effective, and crucial in ensuring that children grow up free from preventable diseases.
Abaji dismissed misconceptions surrounding the vaccine, assuring parents that the polio vaccine has no harmful side effects. He urged caregivers to embrace immunization as a shared responsibility, describing it as a “partner in progress” in building a healthier society.
He also commended the efforts of the Kaduna State Government, the State Primary Health Care Board, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other development partners for their continued commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and promoting immunization campaigns across the state.
Meanwhile, a mother of three, Madam Kande Sani, who spoke during the FRSC outreach, called on the government and its partners to further improve vaccination strategies.
She suggested the integration of protection against multiple childhood diseases into polio immunization campaigns, noting that such an approach could enhance acceptance and ensure broader health benefits for children
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