See Why Nigeria Was Not listed For Covid Vaccine-WHO
iexclusive News Nigeria reports that World Health Organization WHO has not shortlisted Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines.
This is because of the country’s failure to meet the standard requirement of being able to store the vaccines at the required -70 degrees Celsius.
The Nigerian government had said it is expecting to receive 100,000 doses through the COVAX initiative.
However, speaking at a virtual press conference, the Director, WHO, African Region, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, disclosed that just four African countries were shortlisted out of the 13 that applied.
They are Tunisia, Cape Verde, South Africa and Rwanda.
Moeti said, “Around 320,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have been allocated to four African countries – Cape Verde, Rwanda, South Africa and Tunisia.
“This vaccine has received WHO Emergency Use Listing but requires countries to be able to store and distribute doses at minus 70 degrees Celsius.”
She called on countries to “fine-tune their plans for COVID-19 immunization campaigns.”
(iexclusivenews) - In a move that has sparked intense debate and raised eyebrows across the…
(iexclusivenews) - In a stunning turn of events, the political landscape of Edo State has…
(iexclusivenews) - As the United Kingdom heads to the polls for the 2024 General Election,…
(iexclusivenews) - In pursuit of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), Polaris Bank Limited, is partnering…
Sterling One Foundation, co-conveners of the Africa Social Impact Summit are pleased to announce the…
Lagos, Nigeria— Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the promotion of 337 employees across various…