Adamawa Deputy Gov Inaugurates Azithromycin Vaccine, Targets 1.4 m Children

Adamawa State, deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has inaugurated mass  Azithromycin vaccine targeted at over 1.4 million children between the ages of 1 to 59 months, who are vulnerable to infectious diseases across the 21 LGAs of the state.

Farauta, who flagged off the campaigns, said 242,902 doses of Azithromycin suspension were made available for the exercise, stating that the government is steadfast in prioritising access to quality healthcare for its  citizenry.

The special adviser on Education Reforms, office of the Deputy Governor,

Professor Sofeme Jebson, who represented the deputy governor, said  the vaccine,  would go a long way in reducing child morbidity and mortality, especially in hard-to- reach communities, thereby improving child survival rates and support government commitment in achieving better health outcomes as well as  advancing sustainable development.

She appealed to mothers and care givers to avail their children and take advantage of the campaign to ensure they are administered the vaccine in good time to safeguard their lives.

According to her by integrating the Mass Administration of Azithromycin into the MNCH Week, the government is adopting a smart, efficient, and community-centred approach to healthcare delivery in the state.

“The co-administration of Azithromycin during MNCH activities is safe, evidence-based, and designed to maximize coverage while reducing logistical burdens on families and health workers”.

“This means that mothers and caregivers can receive multiple essential health services for their children in one visit-saving time, ensuring higher uptake, and improving overall wellbeing,” she explained.

In his remarks, the commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr Zira Mathias said the vaccines are safe and has no negative impact in any form.