Insecurity, Vaccine Hesitancy Threaten Polio Eradication In Katsina – Save The Children

Save the Children International has warned that insecurity, vaccine hesitancy and difficulties accessing hard-to-reach communities remain major obstacles to polio eradication in Katsina State, calling for stronger collaboration among government, development partners and communities to protect children against the disease.
The organisation, through the CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP), made the call during activities marking the 2026 World Polio Day at the Katsina State Primary Healthcare Agency, where health officials, development partners and other stakeholders gathered to renew commitments towards ending polio.
The event, commemorated on October 24 under the theme: “One Day, One F...