The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, on Saturday urged parents in Kebbi to get their children vaccinated against measles and meningitis, to safeguard their health status.
The emir, who made the call in Birnin Kebbi at the official flag-off of measles and meningitis vaccination campaign in the state, said it was in the interests of the parents to do so, NAN reports.
”We are calling all parents to have their children vaccinated against measles and meningitis across the state because measles and meningitis are killer diseases, so that we stand the best chance of permanently eradicating the diseases.” Read more