Anambra State Govt Commemorates Global/African Vaccination Week.
Written by on April 30, 2022
The Anambra State Government has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Global/African Vaccination Week.
The Global/African Vaccination Week, usually takes place from twenty-fourth to thirtieth April annually, in synchronization with other World Health Organizations, regions and the World Immunization Week.
Addressing Journalists at a press briefing to announce the week in Awka the Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike explained that the week is an opportunity to underscore the importance of immunization in saving lives and encourage families to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases.
He noted that the celebration will provide an opportunity to boost momentum and focus on specific actions such as, raising awareness on how immunization saves lives, increasing vaccination coverage to prevent disease outbreaks, reaching underserved and marginalized communities particularly those living in remote areas, deprived urban settings among others.
This year’s theme, “Long Life for All,” highlights the life-saving potential of vaccines for everyone, everywhere.
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