The exercise, which according to him has been scheduled to commence on the 18th of this month, is to be carried out in the entire axis of the state.
Stressing the emerging outbreak of yellow fever in some states of the federation, the government, as stated by him is taking responsibility because it can be prevented. Tijos, who also called on parents and guardians to avail their eligible children and wards for the vaccine, said the agency has put in place relevant measures that will help in reaching out to persons domiciling in the hard-to-reach areas of the state.
Maigoge who also said that polio, meningitis, measles, and yellow fever cases are rising across the state, said they “are a serious threat to our children’s health ” hence the need for all hands to be on deck to ensure the success of the exercise.