The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu will on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, flag off the Measles-Rubella (MR) and routine immunisation campaign across the state.
The week-long integrated campaign, scheduled to run until Wednesday, 5 February, 2026, will be implemented across all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos State.
Dr Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure in a statement posted on the Lagos State Social Media handles on Sunday.
The exercise, which aligns with national and global immunisation targets, aims to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly measles and rubella. Measles remains a major cause of childhood illness and death, while rubella infection during pregnancy can result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to severe birth defects such as congenital heart disease, cataracts, hearing loss, and developmental delays.
Speaking ahead of the campaign, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, described routine immunisation as a proven and cost-effective public health intervention.
“Routine immunisation remains one of the most effective strategies for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, cervical cancer, and others,” Dr Mustafa said.
He noted that the integrated immunisation campaign represents a critical step in strengthening disease prevention efforts in the state.
“This campaign is designed to ensure that every eligible child and adolescent is reached, regardless of location or socioeconomic status. The vaccines are safe, effective, and provided at no cost to residents,” he added.
Dr Mustafa further emphasised that sustained immunisation efforts significantly reduce child morbidity and mortality, enhance school attendance, and contribute to long-term economic and social development.
“Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective public health investments available. We therefore call on parents, caregivers, community and religious leaders, as well as school authorities, to support this initiative by ensuring that eligible children are vaccinated,” he urged.
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 Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and other immunisation partners.
These partnerships will enhance vaccine delivery, cold chain management, health worker capacity building, and community mobilisation across the state.
Vaccination services will be offered at primary health care centres, schools, religious institutions, and temporary vaccination posts to ensure coverage of hard-to-reach and underserved populations. All vaccines will be administered by trained health personnel in line with national and international safety standards.
Residents are encouraged to visit the nearest primary health care facility or designated vaccination post within their communities during the campaign period.
Lagos State reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening immunisation coverage and building a healthier, safer, and more resilient population.
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