About 140
cases of measles have been reported across 10 local governments in Taraba
state, an official said.
According a
statement, Innocent Vakkai, the Commissioner of Health, on Wednesday told
journalists that majority of those affected were children bellow five years,
who had not been vaccinated.
He said the
disease, a leading killer in developing countries like Nigeria, was showing a
steady rise in Taraba.
According to
him, Nigeria remains one of the countries most affected by measles, with many
of the cases recorded in northern states including Taraba.
“Government
had embarked on a massive measles campaign with more personnel trained and
deployed to ensure wide and effective coverage,” he said.
“During the
campaign, measles vaccination cards will be given to mothers to signify
coverage. Children between nine and 59 months without the card will be
considered not immunised,” he said.
Mr. Vakkai
advised parents to make their children available for the exercise so as to rid
the state of the disease.
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