The Lagos state Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), alongside development partners including UNICEF, WHO, and other immunization stakeholders, has engaged the Conference of 57 ahead of the January 2026 Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign.
Epe Insights reports that the delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Conference of 57, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, to mobilize political and grassroots support for the statewide immunization exercise.
Officials explained that the MR campaign is designed to protect children aged 9 months to 14 years against measles and rubella, two highly contagious diseases associated with severe complications such as blindness, brain damage, and congenital defects.
The engagement also featured discussions on plans for an upcoming retreat for members of the Conference of 57, aimed at strengthening governance capacity and aligning local government actions with Lagos State health priorities.
Receiving the delegation, Hon. Olowa, who is also the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, assured the team of the Conference’s full support for the vaccination campaign.
He stressed that local governments play a critical role in driving effective primary healthcare delivery and ensuring that health interventions reach communities at the grassroots level.
“The health of our children is the foundation of Lagos’ future,” Olowa said, reaffirming commitment to collaboration with LSPHCB and development partners to ensure no eligible child is left out.
He added that sustained partnerships are essential to strengthening primary healthcare systems and improving public health outcomes across the state.
Members of the LSPHCB delegation commended Hon. Olowa’s leadership and the proactive stance of the Conference of 57.
They emphasized that active involvement of all 57 local councils remains vital to achieving high vaccination coverage and sustaining Lagos State’s progress toward eliminating measles and rubella.
The Conference of 57 pledged to mobilize council chairmen, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure a successful and impactful MR vaccination campaign across Lagos State.
