By Ibrahim Muhammad
In a major step toward safeguarding children from deadly diseases, the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (JSPHCDA), in collaboration with development partners, has kicked off a State-Level Training of Trainers (ToT) in preparation for the upcoming Integrated Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.
This was stated by JSPHCDA Social Media Focal Person, Ya’u Muhammad Sani, posted in the agency ‘s official Facebook page.
He said, the exercise is not only a capacity-building effort but also a vital step toward strengthening community immunity, saving lives, and ensuring that every child in Jigawa enjoys the right to good health.
The two-day training, which commenced on Wednesday at 3-Star Hotel, Dutse, brought together PHC Managers, Local Immunization Officers (LIOs), Cold Chain Officers (CCOs), Health Promotion Officers (HPOs), Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs), Monitoring & Evaluation Officers, Routine Immunization Officers, and partners from all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Declaring the session open, the Deputy Primary Health Care Director, Alhaji Muhammad Abdullahi Bulangu, who represented the Executive Secretary of JSPHCDA, Dr. Shehu Sambo, charged participants to ensure that knowledge gained is cascaded down to LGAs and wards for effective grassroots implementation.
Facilitators at the training include the Acting State Immunization Officer, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim Kazaure; the State Monitoring & Evaluation Officer; program managers; and top representatives from NPHCDA, WHO, UNICEF, IVAC, JSI, ASDI, AFENET, Solina, Sultan Foundation, Chigari Foundation, and CHAN.
Day One sessions focused on vaccine-preventable diseases, integrated service delivery, cold chain and logistics management, advocacy and social mobilization, adverse events following immunization (AEFI), and campaign evaluation. Day Two is expected to cover additional strategic themes critical to ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the campaign.
The October 2025 campaign will target children aged 9 months to 14 years for MR vaccination, while children under five will also benefit from other integrated health interventions.
Parents and caregivers are urged to present all eligible children at vaccination posts across the 27 LGAs to ensure full protection against measles and rubella.
