Real reasons Nigeria still missing out on malaria vaccine rollout

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Nigeria, where malaria is responsible for 11 per cent of maternal deaths, 25 per cent of deaths among infants, and despite carrying highest global burden of the disease, is yet to receive or commence administration of the vaccine.

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Friday Sermon: Lets pray constantly and fervently for Nigeria’s peace and progress, By Murtadha Gusau Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership. “The match is based in part on the cost of the vaccine as well as the available supply. It is to make sure there’s enough of the vaccine to scale up according to Nigeria’s needs and plans,” Mr Scott told PREMIUM TIMES.vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and its spin-out company, Vaccitech. The latter requires a lower dose and is easier to manufacture compared to the former.around 75 per cent of malaria episodes in areas with a high burden of the disease.

The prevalence of the disease varies at the state level. It is often higher in rural communities situated by the banks of major rivers, water bodies, or irrigation dams.to NMEP, states in the North-west region have the highest prevalence, with 33.8 per cent, followed by the North-east with 19.9 per cent, North-central with 21.2 per cent, South-west with 18.4 per cent, and South East with 15.7 per cent. States in the South-south have the lowest prevalence, at 15.6 per cent.

“The vaccine is imminent and it’s been a question of working with the country to make sure they have time to do all the preparation that they need,” he noted. According to the WHO Country Representative and Head of Mission to Nigeria, Walter Mulombo, Nigeria is currently trying to secure malaria vaccines and will roll them out as soon as it is successful.

 

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