Visionary Reports

The vaccination Campaign will involve the administration of, Vitamin A ,Deworming Tablets and Oral poliomyelitis vaccine.

The second round of the Mother and Child Health Nutrition Action Week for the Littoral region will take place from December 4 to 7, 2025. During this campaign, children aged 0 to 59 months will receive the oral poliomyelitis vaccine, while those between 12 to 59 months will receive vitamin A and deworming tablets. The campaign will also serve as a catch-up session for children who missed their routine vaccinations. As a result, stakeholders in the Littoral region have been strategizing to achieve a targeted vaccination rate of 95%. This was emphasized by the Regional Delegate of Public Health for the Littoral region, Dr. Saurel Ngo’o Mebe, during an advocacy meeting on December 2, where he urged stakeholders to collaborate to ensure that the maximum number of children are vaccinated. School authorities, religious leaders, and political leaders from the four divisions of the Littoral region pledged their commitment to supporting the initiative.Vaccination teams will go door-to-door, visiting schools, churches, mosques, street junctions, and other public gatherings to ensure all targeted children are vaccinated. Parents are encouraged to open their doors and facilitate the vaccination process. Dr. Saurel Ngo’o Mebe emphasized the importance of educational communication, stating, “We have engaged traditional and religious leaders to highlight the significance of vaccination.” He added that the vaccines administered will significantly strengthen children’s immune systems.

While discussing the importance of vitamin A, the Regional Focal Person of Nutrition, Enonguene Diane, reiterated its essential role in children’s health. Vitamin A supports vision by enhancing night vision and preventing eye disorders, boosts immune function by maintaining skin and mucosal barriers against infections, and promotes growth by aiding cellular development and bone health. Additionally, it contributes to skin vitality, normal reproductive development, cognitive function, and combats oxidative stress through its antioxidant properties. She concluded that ensuring children receive adequate vitamin A through a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and animal products is crucial for their overall well-being.

By Gina Esong