Polio vaccine safe, effective — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated that their focused attention is to ensure that no child would be left unimmunised against polio, saying polio vaccine is safe and effective. This was disclosed on Saturday in Gusau by the Social Policy Specialist and Officer in Charge, UNICEF Sokoto Field Office, Isah Ibrahim, during the flag-off ceremony for the June 2025 Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign held at the Gusau Emir’s Palace, Zamfara State. The UNICEF social policy specialist explained that through united efforts, remarkable progress has been made in the fight against polio. “However, we must acknowledge that significant challenges remain, demanding our immediate and focused attention to ensure that no child is left behind,” he stated. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional leadership of Zamfara State leaders for unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of our children. Your steadfast...