The Kwara Government on Friday commenced the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, which would be conducted across the 16 local government areas (LGAs) of the state.
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara said at the inauguration of the campaign that the vaccination would also be conducted in four phases.
He stated that the initiative was a milestone in the national response to the fight against the dreaded pandemic.
Abdulrazak reiterated that the State Government would always prioritise the health of the citizenry, while urging them to endeavour to get the vaccine.
Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, had earlier said the vaccine arrived the state on March 9, adding that 55,790 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines were received.
She stated that prior to the arrival of the vaccines to Kwara, a State Technical Working Group had been activated, with membership drawn from relevant stakeholders to serve as advisory to the state government.
According to her, the committee will carry out necessary implementation activities in preparation for the deployment of the vaccines.
“Furthermore, State level Training of Trainers (STOT) have also been concluded, while the LGA cascade trainings are presently ongoing across all the 16 LGAs and will be concluded today, for it to commence implementation as soon as possible,” she said.
She explained that the COVID-19 vaccine campaign would be conducted in four phase, adding that for phase one, the state will target healthcare workers, other front liners and strategic leaders.
“The campaign will last 10 days and would be available at the designated primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities.
“It will be given in two doses at 12 weeks interval. The vaccine is painless and would be administered on the left upper arm.
“A vaccination card with personal information and date of next vaccination will be issued,” she…
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