- Flag-off of Measles-Rubella Vaccine held at Ibeju-Lekki Secretariat
- Lekki LCDA Chairman, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, in attendance
- Initiative strengthens routine immunisation and child health protection
The Executive Chairman of Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (RBK), has joined top government officials, health experts, and community stakeholders at the Ibeju-Lekki Secretariat for the official flag-off of the Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine Introduction in Lagos State.
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Eko Hot Blog reports that the landmark initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Government in partnership with relevant health agencies, is aimed at strengthening routine immunisation, preventing outbreaks, and reducing childhood morbidity and mortality caused by measles and rubella across the state.
Speaking at the event, Engr. Kasali described the introduction of the MR vaccine as a proactive and people-centred intervention that underscores the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the health of children, particularly in underserved and riverine communities.
He commended the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, for her consistent support for child and maternal healthcare initiatives, noting that her interventions have continued to positively impact families across Lagos.
The First Lady was represented at the event by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat.
RBK further assured residents that Lekki LCDA would continue to collaborate with state health authorities to ensure effective sensitisation, accessibility, and uptake of the vaccine, stressing that immunisation remains one of the most reliable tools for building a healthier society.
The MR vaccine introduction is expected to significantly boost Lagos State’s public health outcomes by protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases and reinforcing the state’s healthcare delivery system.
