In a bid to promote and encourage
vaccination in Africa, Lions Clubs International and other partners have been
involved in mobilization and sensitization of communities to embrace
vaccination in order to save life. The theme of the week was Vaccination a Gift
of Life.
The vaccination activity was
yesterday 30th April, 2015 climaxed at Kween District, Eastern
Uganda where it had been observed that the vaccination schedule was not being
followed and completed. Medically it is recommended that each child be
vaccinated five (5) times before the first birthday anniversary but this was
not the case in Kween District hence the activity yesterday.
The
activity attracted many mothers and children to the venue including members of
the community who were educated on vaccination. Ministry of Health as the lead
government agency was glad for partnering with UNICEF, World Health Organization and Lions Clubs International in this activity now and in the future. The Ministry
of Health pledged to continue supporting Kween District on vaccination.
The civic and political leaders
committed themselves to support the program. Lions Clubs will future in put
emphasis on their involvement in routine vaccination in order to ensure better
coverage and access. Lions Clubs of Kumi Central, Busia Greater and Kampala
participated in the invent. Lion Dr James Opio of Kumi Central immunized one
child on behalf of Lions Clubs.
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