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.
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”We have capable and talented people who can make the necessary contributions to the production of vaccines in Nigeria and the rest of Africa,’’ the president told the visiting CEO, who assumed office on 18 March and has embarked on visits to some African countries. The president stated that his administration is focused on ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to vaccination against preventable childhood diseases.
President Tinubu acknowledged the invaluable perspective shared by the GAVI CEO, who hails from a developing country, Pakistan, and emphasised the importance of leveraging her experience for the benefit of children’s health.
Ms Nishtar announced GAVI’s commitment to providing $250 million grant support to Nigeria, as well as its dedication to addressing vaccine inequity in Africa through initiatives like the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator, which has earmarked $1 billion to support the sustainable growth of Africa’s manufacturing base for vaccine production.”Nigeria is a very special country. It is a very special country in Africa.
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