By Chinedu Adonu

ENUGU—WORLD Health Organisation, WHO, has commended Enugu State for being among the states in the country that are up to date in their payment of counterpart funds for the immunisation of children against childhood killer diseases.

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Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of measles immunisation campaign at Uwani Cottage Hospital, Enugu, the zonal representative of WHO, Dr. Onyinye Emefiena, applauded the state government for its commitment to the programme.

The ceremony was performed by the Enugu State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo on behalf of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

Emefiena added that the state paid its counterpart fund since last October, which made it possible for the event to take place in the state.

Noting that measles is a killer disease that has taken many lives, Dr. Emefiena explained that through vaccines, children within the nine-month and nine-year age bracket will be immunised.

“The immunisation exercise will be taking place in health centres, schools, traditional rulers’ palaces and every other designated place where children can be found. So mothers and caregivers should avail their kids of this gesture,” she said.