In a joint effort that underscores the power of collaboration in safeguarding children’s health, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have taken their renewed commitment to the field — monitoring the progress of the ongoing Measles–Rubella (MRM) Vaccination Campaign across Nigeria.
Over the weekend, the Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, and the Director-General of NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina, led a joint monitoring mission to assess how the vaccination exercise is being implemented in both urban and rural areas. Their stops included Chikora North Primary Health Centre in Kogi State and the New Township PHC in Abaji Area Council of the FCT.
The visit was not just about inspection. It was about listening, observing, and connecting with the communities. Health workers shared their experiences on the frontline, mothers brought their children for immunization, and the officials joined them in encouraging others to do the same.
Dr. Aina commended the dedication of health workers across the country, urging them to maintain accuracy and honesty in data reporting — a crucial step in achieving sustainable healthcare progress. “Whether or not targets are met, what truly matters is credible data. It’s what helps us plan better and build a stronger system,” he said.
For Dr. Fasawe, the campaign goes beyond numbers; it’s about protecting lives. At the Abaji PHC, she personally administered vaccines to infants and reminded parents that every shot given is a step away from preventable tragedies. “Unvaccinated children are vulnerable to blindness, brain damage, hearing loss, and even death. We must ensure no child is left behind,” she emphasized.
During the visit, the team also attended to a 13-year-old patient in Kogi and recommended follow-up care, reinforcing their message that healthcare must be accessible and compassionate.
The Measles–Rubella campaign, flagged off by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on October 6, runs until October 15 across 19 northern states and Oyo State. It represents a unified call for collective responsibility — from policymakers to parents — in building a healthier generation under the nation’s Renewed Hope Health Reform Agenda.
As Nigeria pushes toward equitable and efficient healthcare delivery, this collaboration between the FCTA and NPHCDA stands as a reminder that progress begins when leadership meets service — and when every child, no matter where they live, is given a fair chance at life.