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United Nations Children's Fund and Rotary Club of Bauchi Central Organize Walk to Raise Awareness on Polio

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UNICEF and members of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central organized a 4km walk to create awareness on polio and commemorate the 2025 World Polio Day, highlighting Nigeria's progress in eradicating the wild poliovirus and emphasizing the need for collective action to achieve total eradication. The event brought together participants from various organizations, including Polio Survivors Groups, Fathers for Good Health, and community-based advocates. The walk's theme, "End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere," reflects the global call to action to protect all children from preventable diseases.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event aimed to raise awareness on polio, with participants including Polio Survivors Groups, Fathers for Good Health, and community-based advocates, totaling over 100 individuals.
  • The walk's theme, "End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere," reflects the global call to action to protect all children from preventable diseases.
  • According to Dr Panchanan Achari, UNICEF Global Special Behavioural Change Manager, the organisation remains focused on ensuring that every child, regardless of location, has access to life-saving vaccines.
  • Nigeria has made significant progress in eradicating the wild poliovirus, with collective action required to achieve total eradication.
  • The event highlighted the importance of vaccination in preventing polio, strengthening health systems, and contributing to community resilience and fighting other preventable illnesses.
  • Dr Achari emphasized the need for stronger investment in primary healthcare and the integration of services such as nutrition, maternal health, and sanitation to ensure holistic child well-being.
  • Rotary International has been a key driver of community health initiatives worldwide, mobilizing resources and volunteers to support immunization campaigns, community education, and healthcare outreach.
  • Adeyemi Adekunle, President of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central, stated that Rotary will continue working hand in hand with partners to ensure that no child is left behind in the fight against polio.

Statistics:

  • The 4km walk took place on Friday in Bauchi to commemorate the 2025 World Polio Day.
  • Over 100 participants joined the walk, including Polio Survivors Groups and community-based advocates.
  • UNICEF has been working in Nigeria to ensure that every child has access to life-saving vaccines.
  • Rotary International has mobilized resources and volunteers to support immunization campaigns, community education, and healthcare outreach in Nigeria.
  • Nigeria has made significant progress in eradicating the wild poliovirus, but collective action is required to achieve total eradication.

Sources:

  • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
  • Rotary Club of Bauchi Central
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Global Special Behavioural Change Manager and Head of World Polio Outbreak Response, Dr Panchanan Achari
  • President of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central, Adeyemi Adekunle
  • Polio survivors, Dahiru Abdullahi and others

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