The wives of chairmen of local governments in Lagos State Health District V have flagged off the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, reinforcing efforts to strengthen child health and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases across communities.
Eko Hot News reports that the campaign was launched across Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Badagry Local Governments and Badagry West LCDA, following the state-level flag-off by the Wife of the Lagos State Governor.
The initiative also promotes Routine Immunisation for children aged 0–23 months and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls aged nine years, as part of a comprehensive approach to child and adolescent health protection.
Organised by the chairmen’s wives in collaboration with Lagos State Health District V, the campaign aims to improve child survival, increase vaccine uptake, and sustain advocacy for routine immunisation and HPV vaccination at the grassroots.
The MR vaccination drive aligns with the Lagos State Government’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, particularly the Health and Environment pillar, which prioritises disease prevention, strengthened primary healthcare, and equitable access to quality health services.
Speaking at the events, some of the chairmen’s wives, including Mrs Bolanle Akindipe, Dr Omolara Sanusi, Mrs Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Hunpe, and Mrs Ibrahim Mariam, stressed that immunisation remains one of the most effective ways to reduce childhood illness and mortality.
They urged parents and caregivers to ensure children complete their routine immunisation schedules and encouraged guardians of eligible girls to embrace the HPV vaccine as protection against cervical cancer.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District V, Dr Oladapo Asiyanbi, said the campaign represents a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving quality of life across the district.
He disclosed that the campaign targets children aged nine months to 14 years for MR vaccination, children aged 0–23 months for routine immunisation, and girls aged nine years for HPV vaccination.
Vaccination services will be provided free of charge at government health facilities, PHCs, and designated community posts by trained health workers.
Health District V has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, and other stakeholders to support mobilisation efforts to ensure high vaccine coverage and protect every child.
