WHO didn't rank Nigeria fourth best in COVID-19 response, says official - Punch Newspapers

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The World Health Organisation Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has clarified that the organisation had not ranked countries on the basis of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.on the sidelines of the commencement of Nigeria’s second phase of the COVID-19 vaccines programme, held at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi Abuja, on Monday.

He said, “Some independent media analysis had previously presented a ranking for top 10 countries, with Nigeria appearing on 4th position. It should be noted, however, that this is not a WHO ranking. He added that while the government deserved commendation, Nigerians too deserved praise for cooperating with the Federal Government throughout the difficult times.

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