The Adamawa State Government has announced plans to vaccinate over two million children against measles and rubella in an integrated vaccination campaign scheduled for next month. According to Dr. Suelaiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, the exercise aims to immunize 2,584,325 children aged between nine months and 14 years.
The vaccination campaign, set to take place from October 18 to 27, 2025, will target children across the state. Dr. Bashir made the disclosure during a meeting with development partners and journalists at his office in Yola, as part of activities leading up to the immunization exercise. Representatives from the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organization were also present, assuring the public that the measles-rubella vaccine is safe and effective.
Measles and rubella are both highly contagious viral diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. Measles is a leading cause of death, particularly among young children, while rubella is another dangerous disease that can have severe consequences. The integrated vaccination campaign will use multiple vaccines to protect against both diseases, hence its reference as a combined immunization effort.
The Adamawa State Government and its development partners are urging the public to trust in the efficacy of the vaccine and disregard any rumors or misinformation. They emphasized the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of these diseases and protecting the health and well-being of children in the state.
The upcoming vaccination campaign is a significant effort to control and prevent the spread of measles and rubella in Adamawa State. With the support of development partners, the state government is working to ensure that all eligible children are immunized and protected against these diseases. The success of this campaign will depend on the participation and cooperation of the public, and efforts are being made to raise awareness and promote the importance of vaccination.