As part of the measures to prevent the re-emergence of the viral infection, Lagos State Governor has launched a mass vaccination campaign, with the objective to vaccinate four million residents before the end of the year.
Tagged: “Operation Count Me in 4 Million Lagosians Vaccinated Against COVID-19”, the drive will be undertaken by Lagos State Government in collaboration with National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).
According to the Governor, the immunization programme was flagged off by a joint committee set up by the Lagos State Government and NPHCDA.
The sole objective of the committee is to oversee the implementation of the campaign and open vaccination sites in high traffic locations to expand vaccine access in underserved communities.
Also, mobile vans would be deployed to move round boundary settlements in order to reach individuals in areas with limited access to health facilities.
“There is potential for the fourth wave of COVID-19, as our borders would be opened to all people coming into Lagos in December. To prevent the catastrophic events we witnessed in the previous waves, the State has developed a robust vaccination drive, leveraging on both the strengths we have in the public and private sectors of our healthcare system”.
“In development of our strategy and counter-measures, we prioritise the protection of human lives and keeping our economy open for business”, he said.
Sanwo-Olu reiterated that the vaccines being administered are safe and remain free of charge in public health facilities.
