The Health Education and Social Mobilization Officer of the Primary Healthcare Department, Bichi local government area of kano state Malam Nura Ibrahim Abubakar has said that Bichi Local government arwa has intensified efforts to curb menace maternal and neonatal Tetanus Elimination of the dreaded disease in the entire local government area
In a statement by Jamila Abdullahi Rijiyar Lemo
Information Officer
Bichi Local Government Area
issued to our correspondent in Calabar
by Ibrahim Ahmed Sila Bichi senior Legislative aide to honorable member house if representative Hon Abubakar Kabir Abubakar
Said the council has intensify vaccination campaign, aimed at Health authorities in Bichi Local Government Area have emphasized the importance of collaboration between the health and education sectors in the fight against maternal and neonatal tetanus, describing good health as the foundation upon which education and societal development thrive.
According to her , the Health Education and Social Mobilization Officer of the Primary Healthcare Department, Malam Nura Ibrahim Abubakar, held a special meeting with officials of the Local Education Authority and representatives of teachers from girls' secondary schools across
the local government.
The meeting focused on strengthening awareness and support for the Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) vaccination campaign, aimed at protecting girls and women of childbearing age from the disease.
Speaking during the meeting, Malam Nura Ibrahim Abubakar commended the Local Education Authority for its support in implementing immunization programmes in girls' schools.
He stressed that healthcare is a collective responsibility and called for continued collaboration between the education and health sectors.
"Health is everyone's responsibility, not that of health workers alone. Education is the foundation of human development, while good health is the bedrock upon which education and every other aspect of life flourish. That is why we seek the continued support of the education sector in our efforts to eliminate preventable diseases. Prevention is always better than cure, and vaccination is provided free of charge, whereas treatment becomes costly once illness occurs," he said.
In his remarks, the Education Secretary of the Local Education Authority, Alhaji Bashir Ishaq Muhammad,has said that the meeting was organized to further educate school teachers on the motives and importance of the tetanus vaccination programme so they could, in turn, enlighten female students and their parents.
He expressed satisfaction with the longstanding collaboration between the health and education sectors in promoting public health.
"We sincerely appreciate our health workers because these vaccines are safe and are designed to protect children and young people. We also commend the Chairman of Bichi Local Government for his unwavering commitment to initiatives that promote the development and well-being of our communities," he said.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Association of Secondary School Principals in Bichi, Malam Ibrahim Ahmed Bichi, reaffirmed the association's commitment to supporting future immunization campaigns and other public health initiatives aimed at improving community health.
The Chairperson of the Women's Committee under the Local Education Authority, Malama Asma'u Jume Ahmad, announced plans to embark on house-to-house awareness campaigns under the leadership of the Education Secretary to educate families about the benefits of the tetanus vaccine.
"As women, we understand the devastating impact of this disease. We have witnessed lives lost because of it. Today, we have an effective vaccine that can prevent these deaths. Girls who receive the vaccine from an early age benefit more than those who are vaccinated later in life after marriage," she said.
The stakeholders reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the health and education sectors to improve immunization coverage and safeguard the health of girls, women, and future generations in Bichi Local Government Area.
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