In a renewed effort to increase child immunisation coverage and tackle non-compliance, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified its advocacy and field campaigns across Abuja, engaging religious leaders and community institutions to ensure every child is protected from preventable diseases.
The campaign, spearheaded by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), began on Thursday with a press briefing at the FCT Public Health Emergency Operations Centre.
The Mandate Secretary, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, emphasised the importance of compliance with the ongoing Measles-Rubella immunisation exercise, which is being implemented under the provisions of the Child Rights Act, 2003.
Dr. Fasawe reassured residents that all vaccines provided by the FCT Administration are free, safe, and effective, noting that misinformation or ignorance should never justify refusal. “We will continue to educate our people and assure them of the safety and effectiveness of vaccines,” she said.
She also announced that FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has approved free enrolment into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) for every child who completes full vaccination in public schools. Additionally, she disclosed that the Administration has begun enforcing legal sanctions against parents, guardians, and school owners who obstruct vaccination teams or deny children access to immunisation, in line with Sections 13 and 14 of the Child Rights Act.
Following the briefing, advocacy visits were held across major mosques and churches, including the Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Foundation, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), and Christ Holy Church International.
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