The Ondo State office of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has announced its partnership with the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, OSPHCDA, for a mass immunization campaign.
The campaign, which aims to increase vaccination coverage across the state and improve public health, is set to take place from May 3 to 10, 2025.
A statement on Sunday by the Ondo State Director of NOA, James Adekunle, welcomed a delegation from the OSPHCDA, led by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Adegoke Akanbiemu, during an advocacy visit in Akure.
The two bodies agreed to collaborate so as to ensure the success of the vaccination drive.
The exercise will target children aged 0-15 months and 9-year-old girls for immunization against several diseases.
The Ondo State Director of NOA restated the agency’s commitment to supporting government health initiatives, particularly by disseminating information about the vaccination campaign.
Adekunle acknowledged the federal government’s efforts in improving maternal and child healthcare and emphasized the importance of timely communication to reach the masses effectively.
In a response, OSPHCDA permanent secretary Akanbiemu expressed appreciation for NOA’s support in ensuring the success of the campaign.
Also speaking, the Director of Disease Control at the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Victor Adefesoye, emphasized the significance of the partnership.
Adefesoye added that NOA’s expertise in information dissemination would be pivotal in mobilizing communities for the mass vaccination effort.
