Nigeria to Delay the Production of COVID Vaccine Locally
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The Federal Government has announced plans to delay the local production of the COVID vaccine in Nigeria
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The delay has been out down to the country’s inability to procure the required technology
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So far, the government has dedicated $26.3 million to support vaccine production in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has announced plans to delay the production of the country’s own COVID vaccine.
The Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire stated although the country has the approved funds intact, it still faced some major hindrance in the production of the vaccine.
The government will continue discussing with local firms to secure a partnership for the production of the vaccine.
At present, Nigeria does not have the required technology for vaccine production.
Osagie Ehanire however stated that it might take some time to get the appropriate vaccine for both COVID and other vaccines.
So far, the government has dedicated $26 million (10 billion Naira) to support COVID-19 vaccine production.
Read also: Distribution of 2nd Dose of AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Set to Begin
Nigeria has received 4 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and an additional 12 million doses are expected in the coming weeks.
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