ThisDay· 3h ago· 1 min read
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
Nigeria has secured nearly US$500 million from Gavi, as the vaccine alliance’s support for vaccines and primary healthcare for the country over the 2026–2030 period.
The move followed high-level discussions between Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, in Abuja.
The funding, approved under the Gavi 6.0 programme, will support Nigeria’s efforts to accelerate routine immunisation, sustain polio eradication, expand HPV vaccination, strengthen primary healthcare services, and improve long-term vaccine financing.
Speaking during the meeting, Pate said Nigeria was strengthening its partnership with Gavi to accelerate immunisation, expand primary healthcare services, and ensure sustainable financing for vaccines.
He welcomed Gavi’s country-focused reforms, including…
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