Local Government And The Delivery Of Immunization Service A Study Of Selected Local Governments In Kaduna State, Nigeria

📄 Project Abstract

Immunization has proven to be one of the most significant and successful advances developed by human species in diseases prevention. Immunization is a cost-effective public health intervention aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. Over the years, substantial government and development partners' resources have been invested so as to reduce mortality rate. Though immunization coverage in Nigeria has increased, yet Kaduna state remains one of the areas in Northern Nigeria that still recorded higher mortality rate as a result of vaccines preventable diseases. The administration of immunization in Nigeria is the responsibility of the three tiers of government; the actual delivery of immunization is the responsibility of the Local Government (LG). Studies indicate that Local Governments (LGs) service provisions in Nigeria have been ineffective in spite of reform measures and increasing funding from the federation account. The purpose of this study is ...