The Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie, made this announcement via a post online, revealing plans for a two round polio vaccination campaign targeting children in the Adamawa, East, Far North, and North regions.
Outlining the campaign schedule, the minister says the first vaccination round is set to take place from November 6 to November 9, 2025. This will be followed by a second round scheduled for December 4 to December 7, 2025. The close timing of the two rounds according to him is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness in building children’s immunity against the poliovirus. This two-part approach is a standard and proven method recommended by global health organizations to stop the spread of polio.
The first round of the vaccine introduces the body to the virus in a very weak and safe form, which teaches the immune system how to recognize and fight it. However, this initial protection is not always strong enough to last. The second round, delivered a few weeks later, acts as a crucial booster. This second dose reminds the immune system how to produce the necessary antibodies, strengthening the body’s defenses to a much higher and more durable level. For the best possible protection, it is vital that children receive both doses his advices.
To make these vaccines accessible to every eligible child, the government is deploying teams of health workers across the Adamawa, East, Far North, and North regions. These teams will set up vaccination posts in central locations like health clinics, schools, and markets. In remote and hard to reach villages, health workers will go from house to house to ensure that no child is left behind.
The vaccine itself is safe, quick, and painless, typically given as a few drops in a child’s mouth. The success of this important health initiative relies on the participation of families and the support of community leaders as some refuse this to their children. Parents and guardians are urged to make sure their children are vaccinated during both rounds. Local leaders, including religious figures and village heads, are also playing a key role in sharing information and encouraging their communities to participate.
By working together, these people can build a powerful shield of immunity that will protect children from polio and help move toward eliminating the disease completely.
