THE Delta State government is committed to the eradication of measles, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, the state’s deputy governor has said.
Sir Onyeme gave the assurance on Tuesday in Asaba when he received on courtesy visit, the Delta State Immunization Team.
According to him, the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will always support what will make Deltans healthy and safe.
He commended the immunization team which comprises the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, National Health Care Development Agency, the World Health Organisation, the United Nations Children’s Fund, among others for the work they are doing to make the state safe from dangerous diseases.
”This administration of Governor Oborevwori believes that whatever that is needed to be done for the health and safety of our people will be done and we are happy with the work that this team is doing for our state and to make our country free from diseases.
“Our goal is to eradicate these diseases that are plaguing our people which is what WHO, UNICEF and our team of doctors are doing,” he added.
The Executive Director, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Paul Yinkore who represented the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, said they were on advocacy visit to inform the deputy governor of the forthcoming measles vacation campaign in the state.
Dr. Yinkore, said the measles vacation campaign is for children between 9-59 months, and would be flagged off on September 19.
