Vaccination: Anambra Warns Health Workers Against Monetary Demands

Healthcare workers in Anambra State have been warned against collection of money before administering immunisation vaccinations to children and others.

Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Executive Secretary (ES), Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Programme Agency (ASPHCDA) gave the warning in Awka while addressing participants at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the launch of the rotavirus vaccination in the state.

 Ezenyimulu said that the government received reports that some healthcare workers collect money from caregivers who brought their wards for vaccination.

“We recently got reports that in Awka North Local Government Area, some people were demanding money before giving the COVID-19 vaccination to people.

“We are still investigating the report and that explains why we are warning everyone to desist from such sharp practices because our partners want the vaccines to be given free of charge,” she said.

Ezenyimulu urged members of the public to report any health worker making monetary demands before administering the vaccination.