MONKEY-POX: VACCINATION BY THE MILITARY; HEALTH MINISTER DISPELS RUMOURS

The rumours making the rounds in certain quarters of the country that the Nigerian military was administering vaccinations on school children, has been described as untrue.

Making this known in the nation's capital, abuja, Nigeria's Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole in a statement issued by the Director, Media and Public Relations, Mrs. Boade Akinola, has called on Nigerians to disregard the information as rumour going around in some parts of the country that the military was engaged in vaccination of school children.

The Health Minister stated that there was no iota of truth in the claim and called on members of the public to remain calm as government is committed to the wellbeing of Nigerians wherever they live.

"Any vaccination by government Agency would be done in conjunction with States and Local governments. In addition, necessary awareness will be created through advocacy and community mobilization before such vaccination or immunization exercise is embarked upon", Adewole noted.

"The Military does not vaccinate or participate in vaccine exercise in any part of the country except two Local Government Areas in Borno State at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Health to assist in reaching the inaccessible areas due to security challenges", the Minister added.

   

Describing the rumour as malicious and mischievous, the Honourable Minister urged Nigerians to disregard the rumour and go about their legitimate and normal daily activities without fear or any apprehension.