Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- Katsina State has announced an ambitious plan to vaccinate about 2.8 million children under the age of five during a statewide immunisation campaign scheduled for November.

The exercise, organised in partnership with UNICEF, was disclosed on Thursday in Katsina by Mukhtar Mahmud, a director at the State Primary Health Care Agency.

Mr Mahmud said the campaign goes beyond routine vaccination and represents a broader effort to safeguard the health and future of children across the state.

"As we prepare to launch this campaign, we invite the public to join us in this noble endeavour. Together, we can protect our children and build a healthier future for Katsina State," he said.

The campaign will cover all 34 local gove...