As the world marked World Polio Day 2025, stakeholders in Adamawa State have joined the global call to sustain the fight against polio, urging renewed commitment to protect every child from the disease.
The event, marked by a symbolic road walk across major streets in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, drew health officials and development partners, emphasising the importance of vaccination and vigilance in keeping Nigeria polio-free.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, in a written address, praised Africa’s progress toward becoming a polio-free continent. He noted that between January and October 2025, 15 African countries reached nearly 200 million children with at least one dose of the polio vaccine, while cross-border collaboration and the use of digital tools have improved vaccination coverage and accountability.
However, officials of the Adamawa State Ministry of Health, representatives from the WHO, and health workers emphasised that the state remains committed to protecting its children through continuous routine immunisation and prompt response to any health alerts.
TVC previously reported that the World Health Organization has reiterated its commitment towards eradicating the polio virus through the provision of facilities and rendering of technical supports to Nigeria’s health care.
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