Nigeria spends $90 to $100 million annually on vaccines, according to NPHCDA’s Muyi Aina.
He highlighted the arrival of 846,000 malaria vaccine doses, which will take up a third of the budget, stressing careful use to avoid waste despite global donations.
Nigeria spends between $90 million and $100 million annually on vaccines, according to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA).
Executive director, Muyi Aina, shared this during an interview with News Correspondent, stressing that the government’s focus remains on ensuring vaccines reach those in need while also minimising waste.
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Moreover, Nigeria’s immunisation programme includes 27 vaccines, which protect against diseases like polio, meningitis, and COVID-19.
Recently, the country received 846,000 doses of the malaria vaccine, which will consume nearly a third of the annual vaccine budget.
Aina further highlighted the strategic rollout of the malaria vaccine due to its high cost and limited supply, stating: “We can’t afford to waste it”.
As a result, the NPHCDA is starting the phased deployment in high-need areas to ensure effectiveness.
In addition, he assured the public of the vaccine’s safety, approved by NAFDAC, and announced plans to combine it with other preventive measures, such as insecticide-treated nets, for up to 92% protection.
