Governor of  Sokoto has called on Traditional, Religious leaders, Health and Community leaders to support the Measles --Rubella Vaccine exercise

Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto made the call at the flag off of the sensitisation campaign on Measles --Rubella Vaccine in the state held at Banquet Hall, Presidential Lodge, Sokoto.

He said that would ensure the attainment of the set objectives.

The Deputy Governor said Measles and Rubella are highly contagious diseases that can cause deafness, blindness, heart defects, brain damage and even death in children.

Alhaj Idris Gobir however said,the Measles --Rubella Vaccine provides safe and effective protection.

He assured of Government's continued investment in immunisation programmes and enhance access to essential healthcare services.

Alhaji Idris Gobir thanked Development Partners for their support to healthcare services in the state.

In her remarks,the First Lady of the State Dr Fatima Ahmed Aliyu appealed to wives of chairmen of Local government councils to extend the sensitisation programme in their respective areas.

Dr Fatima Ahmed Aliyu said this is aimed at ensuring that all eligible children received the vaccines.

She said that would ensure healthy future leaders.

In a welcome address, the commissioner for Health Dr Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno expressed appreciation with the support being received by the Ministry from the State Government.

Dr Faruk Wurno said that has greatly assisted the Ministry to achieve success in many of its activities.

Highlights at the occasion was the sign of Agreement letter between the State Government and the North -West Zonal coordinator C-Wins.