Take Vaccination Seriously, Governor Aiyedatiwa Tasks Mothers, Caregivers.

African Vaccination Week: Take Vaccination Seriously, Governor Aiyedatiwa Tasks Mothers, Caregivers.

The Executive Governor of Ondo state, His Excellency, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has tasked parents and caregivers across the country on the need to take vaccination of children seriously at the just concluded African Vaccination Week.

Speaking through his Special Adviser on Health Prof Simidele Odimayo at the Comprehensive Health Centre, Isolo in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Gov. Aiyedatiwa said vaccination is your right as a citizen and it must not be taken for granted.

"This year's theme is a powerful call to action for our mothers to become advocates for immunisation: "Inform those ignorant about vaccination and its importance as Vaccination remains human right."

Highlighting Gov. Aiyedatiwa's dedication to prioritising the health of the good people of Ondo state, Prof Odimayo emphasizes expansion of the health insurance scheme to informal sectors, the ongoing revitalisation of 102 health centers in all Local Governments across Ondo State, availability of drugs in our hospitals, Ayedatiwa Medical Hepatitis B eliminate programme among other laudable performances.

However, the Governor appreciated WHO, through the country representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo for their commitment and steadfastness to ensuring every child has access to life-saving vaccines.

During the event marking the vaccination week, the Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa again demonstrated his love for children by administering doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), Rota vaccine, and Vitamin A to eligible children, and distributed diapers to caregivers as incentives for being recognised as immunisation champions through his Special Adviser on Health.

Other dignitaries in attendance were the Permanent Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr Ayodele Ojo Adiji; Director of Disease Control and Immunization, Dr Victor Adefesoye (representing the Executive Secretary of OSPHCDA); WHO State Coordinator (represented by Dr Ibraheem Adebayo); Ward Development Committee Chairman, religious leaders, and representatives from partner organisations.