Nigeria recorded 1,742 suspected meningitis cases, including 101 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in seven states between 1 October 2023 and 11 March. The post Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Nigeria capable of producing vaccines’ – Tinubu boasts to Gavi executives
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of Gavi, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said […]
Vaccine: Gavi announces $250m grant to Nigeria as Tinubu urges greater collaboration with organisation
President Tinubu said partnership on local vaccine production has become necessary owing to the challenges faced by developing countries, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious disease outbreaks. The post Vaccine: Gavi announces $250m grant to Nigeria as Tinubu urges greater collaboration with organisation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico