The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu will flag off the Measles-Rubella (MR) and Routine Immunisation (RI) Campaign on Tuesday, 27th January 2026. The week-long campaign will run till Wednesday, 5th February 2026, across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State.
The integrated campaign, which aligns with national and global immunisation goals, is designed to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Measles remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable childhood illness, while rubella infection during pregnancy can result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to serious outcomes such as congenital heart defects, cataracts, hearing impairment, and developmental delays in infants.
Speaking on the campaign, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, affirmed that Routine Immunization is a proven intervention for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, tuberculosis, whooping cough, diphtheria, cervical cancer, and many more.
“This integrated immunisation campaign is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing measles, rubella, and other vaccine-preventable diseases,” Dr Mustafa stated. “Lagos State is determined to ensure that every eligible child and adolescent is reached, irrespective of location or socioeconomic status.
The vaccines provided are safe, effective, and completely free.”
The Permanent Secretary emphasised that sustained immunisation efforts contribute significantly to reducing child morbidity and mortality, improving school attendance, and promoting long-term economic and social development.
“Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective public health investments. We urge parents, guardians, community leaders, religious leaders and school authorities to support this campaign by ensuring that eligible children and adolescents receive their vaccines,” he added.
The campaign will be implemented with support from key development partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and other immunisation partners.
These collaborations strengthen vaccine delivery, cold chain management, health worker training, and community engagement across the state.
Vaccination services will be provided at primary health care facilities, schools, religious houses, and temporary vaccination posts to ensure hard-to-reach and underserved populations are covered. All vaccinations will be administered by trained health personnel in line with national and international safety standards.
Residents are encouraged to visit the nearest primary health care centre or designated vaccination post within their communities during the campaign period.
Lagos State remains committed to building a healthier, safer, and more resilient population through effective immunisation.