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The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has announced that it has achieved 89 per cent vaccination coverage of children targeted in the ongoing statewide immunisation exercise.

The Board disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, signed by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, who described the milestone as a reflection of the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the health and future of children in Lagos. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The campaign, which commenced on January 27, is a week-long Measles-Rubella and Routine Immunisation exercise being conducted across all local government areas (LGAs) and local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state.

Mustafa attributed the progress recorded to strong collaboration among government agencies, healthcare workers, community leaders, development partners, and parents.

"The vaccination of 89 per cent of our targeted children clearly shows that Lagosians understand the importance of immunisation in safeguarding the lives of their children,” he said.
“While this success is encouraging, it does not mark the end of the process. Every child counts, and we are committed to ensuring that no eligible child is left unprotected.”

He revealed that the Board would commence an intensive mop-up exercise to reach children who were missed during the initial phase of the campaign.

According to him, some children were not vaccinated due to factors such as absence from home, movement, misinformation, or logistical challenges.

The mop-up phase, he explained, will involve house-to-house vaccination, expanded community outreach, and increased engagement at health facilities to ensure that all missed children receive the required vaccines.

Mustafa reassured residents that routine immunisation in Lagos remains safe, effective, and free of charge, stressing that all vaccines used are approved by relevant regulatory authorities and meet national and international safety standards.

“Vaccines protect children from dangerous diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, and tuberculosis,” he said.

“These illnesses can lead to severe complications, long-term disability, or death, yet they are entirely preventable through timely vaccination.”

He emphasised that immunisation is not just an individual decision but a collective responsibility necessary to protect communities through herd immunity.

The Permanent Secretary further assured parents and caregivers that trained health professionals would continue to administer vaccines in line with strict standards, including proper storage, handling, and documentation.

He called on parents, guardians, religious and traditional leaders, as well as community influencers, to actively support the campaign by encouraging families to vaccinate their children and by helping to counter myths and misinformation surrounding vaccines.

“Parents and caregivers should take full advantage of this opportunity by bringing their children to the nearest primary health care centre or welcoming health workers into their homes,” Mustafa said.
“Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child — a healthy beginning and a stronger future.”

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/06/lagos-89-percent-immunisation-coverage-campaign/

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All na wash. Tinubu really finished Lagos. He looted so much money from 1999 to 2007. Drug criminal. They keep touting about healthcare yet Lagos can't even compete with small towns in North African countries.

That’s a positive one from lagos

This is actually commendable.

P.S: If you got vaccinated as a child and you are actively discouraging parents from allowing their kids get vaccinated, you're downright mean.

How about the remaining 11% the best is not good enough

I can actually confirm that they really did well in this department. You can even see them going from shops to shops and houses to houses to make sure children get it. Very commendable from LASG

This is commendable. My daughter had hers yesterday in her school. I commend the Ministry of Health and Lagos state Govt

Vilgax:
This is actually commendable.

P.S: If you got vaccinated as a child and you are actively discouraging parents from allowing their kids get vaccinated, you're downright mean.

Never got vaccinated my whole life, would never encourage anybody to.

VACCINE ARE DANGEROUS.

This is the very first time I will be commending this government and Lagos state government in all they have done.... They really tried in this department, you could see their workers moving from street to street even on Sundays ensuring that children get vaccinated

Boladogailese:
That’s a positive one from lagos

This isn't positive. It's not what you think. I can't go into details or debate. But The summary of the whole thing is these kids are being injected with poison under the guise of immunization. The government doesn't give a damn about your kids, it's money making deal from big pharma.

AderonkeOlaniyi:
All na wash. Tinubu really finished Lagos. He looted so much money from 1999 to 2007. Drug criminal. They keep touting about healthcare yet Lagos can't even compete with small towns in North African countries.

If you are asked to defend all you just said, I hope you have evidence?

RaySimran:
Never got vaccinated my whole life, would never encourage anybody to.

VACCINE ARE DANGEROUS.

Have you seen the amount of children with Polio up North?

Just that your God for mercy and stop being a conspiracy theorist .

As regards streets to streets vaccination Lagos State is really trying . Even going to schools and churches just to vaccinate children. I commend Lagos State for this.

i hope it was not free from bill gates o ....

89% coverage sounds impressive on paper, but such figures often raise more questions than answers. How accurate is the reporting? Were all areas, especially hard-to-reach communities, truly reached?

AderonkeOlaniyi:
All na wash. Tinubu really finished Lagos. He looted so much money from 1999 to 2007. Drug criminal. They keep touting about healthcare yet Lagos can't even compete with small towns in North African countries.

Can someone please hand this wailer a hankie

Congratulations to Lagos state government for this achievement. Healthy children is the future of a nation.

Very commendable by the LASG Health team.. going from schools to churches, etc.. my both kids got vaccinated as others!

Welldone! 👏

What’s this ignorant kid talking about now? Just capping rubbish.. you better get a life!

AderonkeOlaniyi:
All na wash. Tinubu really finished Lagos. He looted so much money from 1999 to 2007. Drug criminal. They keep touting about healthcare yet Lagos can't even compete with small towns in North African countries.

How about those preaching against it..