Katsina Targets 2.7 Million Children In Fresh Polio Vaccination Drive

Katsina State is set to launch a new polio vaccination drive targeting 2.7 million children. The vaccination exercise is scheduled to commence on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and will take place across 28 Local Government Areas, covering 299 wards and over 17,000 settlements throughout the state.

The initiative aims to curb the spread of polio and ensure that children in the region are vaccinated. Health officials have emphasized the importance of this campaign in protecting the health of children and preventing future outbreaks. The vaccination drive is part of ongoing efforts to improve public health in Katsina, and local authorities are mobilizing resources to ensure its success.

Reported by Channels Television.