KWSG COMMEMORATES WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK

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… charges residents to take life-saving vaccines.

The Kwara State Government, through the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Immunization Week 2025.

While addressing pressmen in her office, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof.  Nusirat Elelu, reiterated that World Immunization Week is celebrated from 24th to 30th April, 2025 across the globe to extol the wins of vaccination. 

“Immunization is not only one of the most effective public health intervention; it is a fundamental right, a shared responsibility and an important investment in our future. Vaccines have saved over 150 million lives over the past 50 years of Expanded Programmes on Immunization, reducing infant mortality by 40% and protecting people from more than 30 deadly diseases”, the Executive Secretary said.

The theme for this year is “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”. This theme emphasizes the importance of ensuring everyone, regardless of age or location, has access to life-saving vaccines.


 Prof. Elelu noted that the World Immunization Week is celebrated to promote the life-saving power of immunization, stressing that the World Immunization Week is aimed at ensuring that there are sustained global efforts to reach every child and adult with vaccines, which includes strengthening national immunization programmes, addressing vaccine hesitancy and ensuring equitable access to vaccines, especially for vulnerable populations. 

She added that on this World Immunization Week, there is a need to renew our commitment to immunization, saying “We can make a difference by advocating for stronger immunization programmes, supporting community-based immunization initiatives and ensuring that everyone has access to the life-saving power of vaccines.”

"As we celebrate this week, let us remember that "Immunization for all is Humanly Possible. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child and adult has access to the protection they need against vaccine preventable diseases", the Executive Secretary  further explained.

Prof. Elelu enjoined mothers and caregivers to ensure that their children get the life-saving vaccines to protect vulnerable children against diseases, reiterating that the State government has made huge investment in immunization, human resources and health system generally as well as inaugurated the State Task Force on Immunization and Primary Health Care; released funds to support immunization; paid relevant counterpart funds; invested in upgrade of health facilities and support for cold chain system.

The objectives for this year Africa Vaccination Week include:
1.    Reach zero-dose children through accelerated implementation of big catch-up initiatives.
2.    Show vaccines' health benefits for children, communities and Africa.
3.    Highlight routine immunization's role in strong health systems and universal coverage.
4.    Continue improving immunization and address gaps with more investment.

Alade Opeyemi,
Press Secretary, 
KWSPHCDA .
0803 813 3813

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