Zambia: Chasefu District Health Office has announced that they have announced the aim of vaccinating 27,000 children in the district. The vaccination drive will be hosted as a part of the child health week which is being commemorated across Zambia.
The officials have shared that the members of the community have been invited to get their children vaccinated. The officials of the Health office have shared that they are dedicated to ensuring that all the children can get access to healthcare facilities.
Pendarvis Chinsoto, who is the Chasefu District Health Information Officer talked about the significance of the initiative. According to him all children under the age of five will be administered with Polio vaccination.
The other vaccinations and services that will also be available to the children include Vitamin A, Deworming and Nutrition assessment.
Chinsoto made these remarks during the Epidemic Preparedness Meeting in Chasefu district when he was talking to the stakeholders. He highlighted the importance of the vaccination drive in protecting the children.
The vaccines build the children’s immunity for potentially life threatening diseases and ensure that they can lead a healthy life. He also addressed several misconceptions about the vaccinations and urged parents to move past such issues.
He suggested that the parents should get in touch with some doctors to learn more about childhood immunisation.
He asserted that parents should ensure that the child receives all recommended vaccines. This way, they can protect the child from diseases, but also protect the community by ensuring herd immunity.
The overall public health of the community can also be positively improved as a result of the vaccination campaign.
Chasefu District Commissioner Jimmy Phiri highlighted that it was the collective responsibility of the parents and health workers to safeguarding the health of children in the community.
The officials have urged the community to make sure that the children can receive the protection that they need. Luwerezi Ward Councillor Chilibwe Gondwe has urged the parents to pay attention of the advise of the health professionals.
The parents, according to the ward councillor must prioritise the health of their children.