The highly anticipated malaria vaccines are set to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday, a significant milestone in the country’s fight against one of its deadliest diseases. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) announced that Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate will receive the vaccines in Abuja.
This initiative led by the World Health Organisation aims to distribute malaria vaccines across Africa, including Nigeria, to reduce cases and deaths. The rollout will prioritize high-burden regions and vulnerable populations most affected by malaria, with plans to expand nationwide.
The expected vaccines, known as RTS, S/AS01 (Mosquirix), have shown effectiveness in reducing malaria cases and mortality among young children in large clinical trials. Nigeria will be the third African country to introduce the vaccine, following Ghana and Kenya.
Despite the high malaria burden in Nigeria, efforts by the National Malaria Elimination Programme have led to a decline in prevalence among children under five years. Public health experts are hopeful that the arrival of these vaccines, combined with other preventive measures, will significantly reduce the malaria burden and bring Nigeria closer to a malaria-free Africa.
Stay updated on this crucial development as Nigeria takes a step towards a healthier future with the introduction of malaria vaccines.
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