By Offiong Itang
The Director General of the Cross River State Primary HealthCare Development Agency, Dr. Vivian Mesembe Otu, has flagged off the African Vaccination Week in Calabar.
Speaking before flagging off he exercised at the Primary HealthCare Centre in Ikot Omin, Dr. Otu emphasised that people already know the importance of vaccines in society, noting that vaccines help build immunity, protect individuals from preventable diseases, and reduce the spread of sickness within communities.
She encouraged parents and caregivers to take advantage of vaccination programmes to ensure healthier lives for their children and families. “Vaccines are not meant for children alone; adults also need immunisation to stay protected against certain diseases,” she said.
In her goodwill message, Dr. Olatunde Rebecca, a representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO), stressed the importance of timely and proper immunisation as a critical strategy to reduce child mortality. She said adherence to routine
