By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has warned schools against denying vaccination teams access, calling such actions a violation of children’s rights under the Child Rights Act 2003 and a public health risk.
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, said several schools had refused entry during the ongoing Measles-Rubella, Polio, and HPV campaign (October 2025-February 2026), depriving children of protection from preventable diseases.
To enforce compliance, the FCTA has listed non-compliant schools, launched advocacy efforts, and will conduct a three-day mop-up exercise with 132 vaccination teams.
Schools are required to verify immunisation during admissions, maintain a Child Health Register, collaborate with Primary Health Care Centres, and submit monthly compliance reports.
Dr. Rufai Garba of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency condemned vaccine refusal as a “dangerous act,” warning of avoidable health crises.
The campaign was flagged off on October 6 by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to ensure no child is left unprotected.
