Lagos commences immunisation across 57 councils on January 27
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, will on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, flag off the Measles-Rubella and Routine Immunisation Campaign across the state.
The week-long campaign, which will run until Wednesday, February 5, 2026, will be implemented across all local government councils and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State.
The integrated campaign, which aligns with national and global immunisation goals, is designed to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Adetayo Akitoye Asagba, said measles remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable childhood illnesses, while rubella infection during pregnancy can result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to serious health outcomes such as congenital heart defects, cataracts, hearing impairment and developmental delays in infants.
Speaking on the campaign, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, affirmed that routine immunisation is a proven intervention for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, tuberculosis, whooping cough, diphtheria, cervical cancer and others.
“This integrated immunization campaign is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing measles, rubella, and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Lagos State is determined to ensure that every eligible child and adolescent is reached, irrespective of location or socioeconomic status.
“The vaccines provided are safe, effective, and completely free.”
The Permanent Secretary emphasised that sustained immunisation efforts contribute significantly to reducing child morbidity and mortality, improving school attendance and promoting long-term economic and social development.
“Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health investments. We urge parents, guardians, community leaders, religious leaders and school authorities to support this campaign by ensuring that eligible children and adolescents receive their vaccines,” he added.
The campaign will be implemented with the support of key development partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and other immunisation partners.
According to the statement, the collaboration will strengthen vaccine delivery, cold chain management, health worker training and community engagement across the state.
Vaccination services will be provided at primary health care facilities, schools, religious centres and temporary vaccination posts to ensure that hard-to-reach and underserved populations are adequately covered. All vaccinations will be administered by trained health personnel in line with national and international safety standards.
Residents have been encouraged to visit the nearest primary health care centre or designated vaccination post within their communities during the campaign period.
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to building a healthier, safer and more resilient population through effective immunisation programmes.
