WHO CONFIRMS OVER 2.1 MILLION CHILDREN IN ENUGU VACCINATED FOR MEASLES-RUBELLA

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By: Muftau Fatimo

The World Health Organization has announced the successful completion of Stream 2 of Enugu State’s Measles–Rubella Integrated Campaign, which vaccinated over 2.1 million children against measles, rubella, and cervical cancer.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the agency emphasized, “Every child deserves protection from measles and rubella. Yet too many are still being missed—particularly in underserved communities.

“Enugu State has now successfully concluded Stream 2 of the Measles–Rubella Integrated Campaign, reaching more than 2.1 million children with lifesaving vaccines against measles, rubella, and cervical cancer.”

The statement also noted that the Enugu State Government attributed the success of the campaign to collaboration with National Primary Health Care Development Agency National Youth Service Corps

The organization further stated, “To achieve this, we trained and deployed more than 60 independent monitors across all 17 LGAs.

“These monitors play a crucial role: identifying children who were missed, enhancing real-time data quality, flagging potential risks early, and supporting equitable access to vaccines. Their efforts help ensure that no child is left behind.”

One of the monitors, an NYSC Corps member, Ms. Faith O., shared her experience: “I now understand how essential vaccines are. Today, I helped make sure that no child in my community was overlooked.”

The WHO also acknowledged the role of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, noting that the collaboration “supports the strengthening of monitoring systems and broadens access to essential vaccines.”

The agency stressed that initiatives like this are crucial for preventing measles and rubella outbreaks, especially in underserved communities.