No polio vaccine rejection in Yobe, says Health Coordinator

The Coordinator, Primary Health Care Department, Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, Usman Gimba, has refuted the allegation that 13,329 children have rejected Polio vaccination in the state.
The coordinator affirmed that such a topic had not happened. “it’s not true at all. What happened was that in July this year we vaccinated 75,367 via on-the-street vaccination or Direct Observe Polio Vaccination (DOPB). During the October round 62,050 were immunized giving us a difference of the 13,329 decline, ” he said.
He spoke in his office in Damaturu.
“This was because we didn’t near schools and worship places. It is not a case of rejection; they’re now being immunized,” he said.
The coordinator further expressed astonishment on how the newspaper dared spread groundless rumours, regarding a highly sensitive health matter, affirming that it will never hesitate to inform the public in a comprehensive, accurate and transparent way on any decision relating to the health of the Children.
“There was no case of rejection in whatever form. I strongly condemn this rumour,” he said.
Usman also commend Emir of Fika and Chairman Yobe State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrissa, for the support and cooperation which enabled the department to succeed in all forms of immunization.
He also commended the development partners for their untiring efforts towards health care services in the state.
(nigerianewsflight.com)