The Katsina State Primary Health Care system, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund, has intensified efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus through the second round of Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccination targeting women of childbearing age in Kaita Local Government Area of the state.The one-week vaccination intensification, which began on July 20 and will end on July 27, is aimed at immunising girls and women aged 15 years and above against tetanus, a preventable disease that poses serious risks to mothers and newborns.Speaking during a monitoring visit to health facilities in Kaita on Thursday, the Routine Immunisation Provider and Officer-in-Charge of Unguwar Tsamiyya Health Clinic, Buban Ruga, Sada Hashiru, said integrating the vaccination with routine immunisation had improved acceptance among women.“Many women come here to immunise their children, and before they proceed for the children’s vaccines, we administer the TD vaccine to eligible mothers. This arrangement has helped us reach more women without asking them to make another visit,” Hashiru said.He said health education was helping to correct the misconception that the vaccine was meant only for married or pregnant women.“People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. The one-week vaccination intensification, which began on July 20 and will end on July 27, is aimed at immunising girls and women aged 15 years and above against tetanus, a preventable disease that poses serious risks to mothers and newborns.Speaking during a monitoring visit to health facilities in Kaita on Thursday, the Routine Immunisation Provider and Officer-in-Charge of Unguwar Tsamiyya Health Clinic, Buban Ruga, Sada Hashiru, said integrating the vaccination with routine immunisation had improved acceptance among women.“Many women come here to immunise their children, and before they proceed for the children’s vaccines, we administer the TD vaccine to eligible mothers. This arrangement has helped us reach more women without asking them to make another visit,” Hashiru said.He said health education was helping to correct the misconception that the vaccine was meant only for married or pregnant women.“People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. Speaking during a monitoring visit to health facilities in Kaita on Thursday, the Routine Immunisation Provider and Officer-in-Charge of Unguwar Tsamiyya Health Clinic, Buban Ruga, Sada Hashiru, said integrating the vaccination with routine immunisation had improved acceptance among women.“Many women come here to immunise their children, and before they proceed for the children’s vaccines, we administer the TD vaccine to eligible mothers. This arrangement has helped us reach more women without asking them to make another visit,” Hashiru said.He said health education was helping to correct the misconception that the vaccine was meant only for married or pregnant women.“People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. “Many women come here to immunise their children, and before they proceed for the children’s vaccines, we administer the TD vaccine to eligible mothers. This arrangement has helped us reach more women without asking them to make another visit,” Hashiru said.He said health education was helping to correct the misconception that the vaccine was meant only for married or pregnant women.“People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. He said health education was helping to correct the misconception that the vaccine was meant only for married or pregnant women.“People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. “People used to believe the vaccine was only for married women. We now educate them that every woman from the age of 15 is eligible because tetanus does not wait until marriage,” he added.A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. A supervising health official, Isah Yahaya, described the exercise as a vaccination intensification rather than a campaign, explaining that it was designed to increase coverage among women who missed previous doses.According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. According to him, vaccination posts were strategically integrated into routine immunisation clinics and Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centres to reach more eligible women.Related NewsTwo die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in OgunBayelsa suspends unhygienic processing of imported cowhidesNGF, others unveil health security scorecard“People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. “People come from many communities to access nutrition services at the OTP centre. We positioned a vaccination post between the service points so every eligible caregiver can conveniently receive the TD vaccine before leaving,” Yahaya said.Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the exercise.A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. A 17-year-old beneficiary, Aisha, who received the vaccine for the first time at Kaita Comprehensive Health Centre, said health workers explained its importance before she accepted the injection.“I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. “I thought it was only for pregnant women, but now I understand it protects my future children and me,” she said.Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. Another beneficiary, 35-year-old Salamatu from Walasuma community in Kaita, who received her second dose of the TD vaccine, said she returned to complete the schedule after being educated by health workers.“My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. “My child and I came for the exercise. I have four children, and with the support of my husband, who always gives me transport fare to come, none of my children has missed any of their immunisations, including this vaccination for women of childbearing age. This is my second dose and, Insha Allah, I will continue until I complete the full vaccination schedule,” Salamatu said.Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State. Health authorities urged all girls and women aged 15 years and above to visit the nearest health facility and complete the recommended TD vaccination schedule as part of efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in Katsina State.