The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has reassured Ndi Anambra of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine as he revealed that thirty-three thousand, six hundred and ninety-one Ndi Anambra have received the first dose of phase one COVID-19 vaccination with no major adverse effects.
Dr Okpala revealed this yesterday in Awka during the flag off ceremony of the second dose of phase one COVID-19 vaccination in Anambra, at the state immunization Cold Store, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka.
Correspondent, Valentine Mbadugha reports that the Commissioner, who performed the flag off exercise on behalf of Governor Willie Obiano, explained that the essence of the second dose is to ensure full immunity against the ravaging virus.
He stated that the number that have been vaccinated represents about eighty-six percent of the targeted population, urging Ndi Anambra to embrace the opportunity to help enthrone a COVID-19 free Anambra.
Dr Okpala further explained that the vaccine cannot replace other effective public health measures, adding that the state must continue to promote the recommended COVID-19 safety non-pharmaceutical measures such as use of Face Mask, regular hand-washing, social distancing, avoidance of crowded areas among others.
The Commissioner explained that there are average of two vaccination centers per local government with one super and ordinary sites, adding that the centers will be displayed at the local government Secretariats across the state.
The Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu during the event, commended the commitment of the state government in the fight against COVID-19 as well as the input of the partnering agencies including WHO and UNICEF and assured that the agency will leave no stone unturned to ensure that Anambra state achieves immunity against infections.
On behalf of the partnering agencies, the WHO State Consultant, Dr Edward Okeke assured of continued support as Anambra has shown great commitment since the outbreak of the virus.
Recall that Anambra state had on March 17, 2021 received its first delivery of seventy-eight thousand, eight hundred and ten doses of Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine which has been certified safe by foreign and local agencies including NAFDAC.
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