The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has partnered with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to strengthen primary healthcare and improve child survival through expanded immunisation coverage.
Speaking at a three-day workshop on the development of the Lagos State Five-Year Routine Immunisation Roadmap (2026–2030), the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, said the plan is designed to close immunisation gaps and ensure equitable vaccine access across the state.
Immunisation as a Social Contract
Dr. Mustafa described immunisation as more than just a public health strategy, calling it a “social contract” and a shared responsibility to protect every child with life-saving vaccines.
Although Lagos has made significant strides, he acknowledged persistent coverage challenges in riverine communities, informal urban settlements, and among mobile populations.
“Some local government areas still report coverage rates as low as 60 per cent, leaving many children vulnerable to preventable diseases,” he noted.
Strengthening Primary Healthcare for Universal Health Coverage
Mustafa emphasized that beyond boosting vaccine coverage, the initiative also seeks to reinforce the state’s primary healthcare system, which is critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
He called on stakeholders to take bold, coordinated action, stressing that the roadmap could transform immunisation in Lagos and serve as a model for other Nigerian states and beyond.
Building a Resilient and Inclusive Immunisation System
Also speaking, the Lagos State Coordinator of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Olusegun Emiju, highlighted the broader vision of the roadmap.
According to him, the plan goes beyond routine immunisation targets. It focuses on building a resilient, accountable, and inclusive healthcare system capable of sustaining long-term progress.
