The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending polio and enhancing routine immunization as global leaders convene for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
On Tuesday morning, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, expressed the commitment during a panel session with the theme: “Eradication & beyond – Polio infrastructure and resilience” at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Dr. Aina reiterated the federal government’s commitment to intensifying efforts to halt the transmission of cVPV2 and to rapidly increase routine immunization coverage.
“The federal government is dedicated to ensuring that every Nigerian child is protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.
“Our polio infrastructure, established through years of collective effort, will continue to be utilized not only for polio eradication but also to strengthen our health system and build resilience against future public health threats,” he stated.
Dr. Aina noted that Nigeria’s participation in the UNGA high-level sessions is a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, mobilize resources, and demonstrate the country’s commitment to global health security.
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Global health leaders at the UNGA meeting emphasized that the fight against polio involves not just eradication, but also building resilience.
They highlighted how the systems developed for tracking, responding, and vaccinating during polio campaigns are now being adapted to address other public health challenges, such as measles, cholera, and pandemic preparedness.
Public health experts agreed that Nigeria’s renewed commitment is essential to address existing gaps.
As the UNGA proceedings continue, further updates on Nigeria’s participation in health-related discussions, including immunisation, pandemic preparedness, and health financing, are expected.
