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The federal government has initiated discussions with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation to secure additional cholera vaccines.
“Through these negotiations, Nigeria aims to secure an emergency supply of cholera vaccines to curb the outbreak. “The outbreak has significantly impacted several states, leading to numerous deaths and overwhelming healthcare facilities,” he said.“Poor sanitation, inadequate clean water supply, and limited healthcare infrastructure have exacerbated spread of the disease.”
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