Residents of Jos North Local Government Area are actively participating in a Government-led vaccination campaign targeting measles, rubella. The campaign, which began on the 18th of October, 2025 was scheduled to run until the 27th, October, 2025 with two additional days set aside for mop-up activities.
Halima Chintu, the officer in charge of the Primary Health Care Centre in Jos North, told BusinessDay that the campaign had seen significant community engagement. “So far, the campaign has been progressing very well. We have seen a good turnout, particularly because this area is a large settlement with many children,” he said.
Over the weekend, the turnout was especially high as children were at home. Participation remains strong during weekdays despite many children attending school. “Our team has been following their microplans, visiting several schools, and ensuring that children are reached effectively,” Chintu added.
Public health workers at the Primary Health Center in Carbon, including David Irene, expressed satisfaction with the turnout. “We are very pleased with how the community is responding to the campaign. The turnout has exceeded our expectations so far,” Irene told BusinessDay.
Field workers like Emmanuel Dawest confirmed that activities in the field are running smoothly. “The programme is going on well. Our teams are working hard to ensure no child is left out,” he said, highlighting the commitment of healthcare personnel.
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Some mothers in the community, including Mary Mark and Juliet Ashoms, expressed gratitude for the free vaccines. “We appreciate the federal government for providing the vaccines. It gives us peace of mind knowing our children are protected,” they told BusinessDay.
Community leaders have also played a critical role in mobilizing residents. In Carbon, Mark Dewan, a local leader praised the people for their participation and encouraged others to take advantage of the campaign. “We give kudos to the federal government and our community members for turning out in large numbers,” he said.
The campaign’s success is attributed to careful planning, micro-planning, and community engagement. Health workers are ensuring that schools, homes, and public spaces are covered to reach as many children as possible.
With the addition of mop-up days, authorities aim to vaccinate children who may have missed the initial rounds. Officials emphasise the importance of completing vaccination schedules to prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases.
The ongoing campaign reflects the Government’s commitment to public health and disease prevention in Nigeria. Officials and community members alike are optimistic that the programme will achieve full coverage in Jos North, safeguarding children against measles, rubella.
