The Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (TSPHCDA) in partnership with the Chigari Foundation, has ramped up efforts to strengthen community engagement and accountability in preparation for the 2026 polio immunization campaign.
This was disclosed in Jalingo during a joint quarterly review meeting that brought together data and accountability clerks and representatives of the evidence community for health from all 16 local government areas of the state.
The meeting focused on addressing persistent challenges, including vaccine non-compliance, while exploring strategies to boost grassroots participation in immunization exercises.
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Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of TSPHCDA, Dr. Tukura Nuhu Nyigwa, commended participants for their contributions to the success of previous campaigns.
He urged them to intensify their involvement in initiatives that directly impact community health outcomes.
The State Programme Officer of the Chigari Foundation, Mohammed Sale, stressed the need to re-orient traditional leaders on their roles during immunization campaigns.
He noted that stronger engagement with community leaders remains critical to tackling vaccine hesitancy and improving compliance.
Sale also highlighted the importance of collaboration between traditional institutions and data and accountability clerks to ensure effective implementation of vaccination programmes at the community level.
The meeting drew participation from a broad range of stakeholders, and development partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Sultan Foundation, Helen Keller International, John Snow Inc. (JSI), and eHealth Africa.
Participants expressed optimism that enhanced coordination, improved accountability mechanisms, and deeper community involvement would significantly boost the success of the upcoming polio immunization campaigns across Taraba State.
