The Sokoto State Government has flagged off a fresh round of polio vaccination, reaffirming its resolve to wipe out the dangerous poliovirus type 2 from every corner of the state by the end of 2025. By Usman Binji The campaign, known as Outbreak Response (OBR) Round 2, kicks off on June 14 and runs through June 17, with an additional two-day mop-up to ensure no child is left out. The exercise targets all children under five — whether previously vaccinated or not — across all 244 wards in the state. Speaking at the official launch, Deputy Governor Engr. Idris Muhammad…
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