SECOND PHASE OF POLIO OUTBREAK RESPONSE CAMPAIGN BEGINS ON DEC. 6TH IN LAGOS




 


The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the Second Round of the Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign, a coordinated effort led by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other development partners.


This latest phase of the campaign will run from Saturday, 6th December to Tuesday, 9th December 2025, and forms part of the State’s continuous strategy to halt the spread of the poliovirus and strengthen immunity among children.


This round builds on the achievements recorded during the initial OBR exercise and aims to further fortify vulnerable communities, especially those that are densely populated and considered high-risk.


During the four-day exercise, vaccination officers will be deployed across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. 


The target population remains children aged 0 to 59 months, irrespective of their previous immunization status. Each child will be administered two drops of the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), a safe and effective vaccine approved by NAFDAC and the WHO.


To ensure wide coverage and accessibility, vaccination teams will visit households and carry out outreach activities in public places such as schools, markets, worship centres, motor parks, and other community hubs, ensuring that no eligible child is missed.


Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, Permanent Secretary of the LSPHCB, emphasized the government’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the health of every child in the State. 


He appealed to parents, caregivers, community gatekeepers, and residents to support the teams and make their children available for vaccination throughout the duration of the campaign.


He urged all residents to cooperate fully with health workers and embrace this crucial public health initiative.

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