The Federal Government’s partnership with local drug manufacturers will ensure the availability, accessibility, affordability of qualitative medicines to Nigerians.
The decision to prioritise Nigeria for future malaria vaccine distribution will bridge a crucial healthcare gap in the nation’s battle against the pervasive disease.
World mosquito day spurs call for swift government action against malaria
Despite contributing over 30 per cent of the malaria disease burden on the African continent, Nigeria has missed out of 18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccines allocated to 12 African countries for 2023 to 2025.
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to adhere to safety precautions to reduce the potential risk of infection and spread of anthrax, particularly during the upcoming Eid-el Kabir religious festival. It disclosed that no suspected or confirmed case of the disease has been recorded in Nigeria.
Cholera cases surge in Nigeria, with Cross River state reporting 70 per cent of the cumulative cases and 50 per cent of all cholera deaths.
A new analysis from UNICEF, show that 190 Millions children across 10 African countries face the highest risk from inadequate WASH facilities, related diseases, and climate hazards.