Enugu hits 101% measles, rubella immunisation coverage, beats national target

The Enugu State Government says it achieved 101 per cent coverage in the just-concluded national measles and rubella immunisation campaign, surpassing the national target of 85 per cent.

The Commissioner for Health, disclosed this in Enugu while reacting to the exercise conducted between February 4 and February 13.

Ugwu attributed the outcome to strong field operations and broad inter-ministerial collaboration, noting that the campaign benefited from coordinated efforts across ministries and engagement with traditional rulers, religious bodies and local government structures.

He commended the support of , stating that investments in primary healthcare centres and vaccine cold-chain systems ensured effective distribution and preservation of vaccines.

“With the governor’s backing, all our Primary Healthcare Centres received the vaccines, which were preserved at the right temperatures to maintain efficacy,” he said.

The commissioner also cited ongoing recruitment of primary healthcare workers as a key factor in strengthening service delivery across the state.

Ugwu further praised the administration’s engagement with health workers and attention to their welfare, adding that improved infrastructure had increased interest among medical graduates seeking internships and residency placements at facilities including the .

He recalled a recent visit by a National Assembly Health Committee team, which, according to him, commended the state’s progress in the health sector.

The immunisation campaign targeted children aged nine to 14 years.