WHEN A FATHER CARES: MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR VACCINATES HIS DAUGHTER

For a project that primarily targeted caregivers and their children, Mohammed Abubakar's story highlights a high level of impact.

As the only male among 20 caregivers on the LEOPOD project in Bida Local Government Area, Niger state, Mohammed defied odds to complete his daughter's vaccination. When asked the reason for his motivation, he claimed to be standing in for his wife who is usually busy, as he was also passionate about vaccination.

Equally particular about his daughter's well-being, Mohammed went extra lengths to vaccinate his daughter, despite financial and transportation constraints.

Once I started this vaccination, week in, week out, I trekked from my home to the health facility. Even in the absence of my wife, I wasn't bothered because I want my baby to be healthy. I needed to take care of her! - MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a multi-funded indigenous not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2010 to promote better health outcomes for all Nigerians through sustainable partnerships and locally adapted, rigorously tested approaches by applying our collective learnings and experiences. .

CIHP - Centre for Integrated Health Programs: is a leading indigenous not-for-profit non-governmental organization, promoting better health outcomes for all Nigerians through the creation of sustainable systems and partnerships by applying our collective learnings and experiences.

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