The programme seeks to rapidly improve immunisation outputs and strengthen primary health care.
“The I-MOP is a crucial feature of our overall human capacity development efforts. Despite our best effort, there is a significant gap in bringing public health services to a vulnerable population especially in rural areas, riverine areas and other difficult to reach areas in the country. The first round of IMOP implementation is planned for March 23, the second round on April 20, and the third round on June 1.Poor PHC policies implementation responsible for 80% of deaths in rural Nigeria – Researchers
”But it is a surmountable challenge, we are determined to take advantage of all that innovation and technology will provide us,” he said.In his remarks, the Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency , Faisal Shuaib, said I-MOP is an opportunity for government to fulfill its promise of delivering the dividends of democracy, justice and equity to all Nigerians.