Bisina Somto
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has taken a significant step towards improving Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure by pledging a $250 million grant to support vaccine initiatives in the country.
This announcement follows a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and a delegation from Gavi, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, held at the State House.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelPresident Tinubu underscored the importance of collaboration between Gavi and potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure widespread access to life-saving vaccines. Emphasizing Nigeria’s readiness and capability, particularly in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he directed key ministries to facilitate the release of necessary funds to fulfil the country’s obligations for routine vaccine procurement.
His administration’s commitment to eradicating preventable childhood diseases through comprehensive vaccination programs was reiterated.
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Dr. Nishtar commended Nigeria’s proactive healthcare initiatives and expressed readiness to collaborate with the government to enhance health outcomes. She shed light on Gavi’s commitment to addressing vaccine inequity in Africa, highlighting initiatives like the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator, which aims to bolster the continent’s vaccine production capabilities with a budget of $1 billion.
In line with this commitment, Gavi will be providing a grant support of $250 million to Nigeria. Dr. Nishtar also informed President Tinubu that the Gavi Board is scheduled to convene in the upcoming weeks to deliberate on policy matters that will shape Nigeria’s future assistance from the organization, extending beyond 2028.
Her visit to the country was primarily aimed at engaging in discussions with Nigeria’s health managers, emphasizing collaboration and strategies to strengthen healthcare systems.
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