Health Experts have lamented cases of discrimination observed in the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines in Nigeria.The experts, who spoke in Abuja during a media roundtable discussion also, questioned the low level of awareness about the vaccine for Nigerians living in rural areas.
“AHF have been shouting and making this statement clearly through the VOW campaign that the gap has to be bridged. We will continue to push to ensure that these demands are met.” He added.He urged the government to adopt public health Communication strategies to make Nigerians especially rural dwellers to accept the vaccines when available.
Also Speaking, General Secretary, Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals , Martin Adekunle Egbanubi, who noted that the desire of the richest countries to protect themselves leaving vulnerable ones to perish was unacceptable, demanded an increase in the production of vaccine in the global South.Stating that the major component of the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 was to ensure that citizens are living healthy in other to reduce mortality in all ramifications.
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