GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, announced a significant step in the fight against malaria in Africa. Over the next two years, a total of 18 million doses of the malaria vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be delivered to 12 countries on the continent. This move aims to expand access to life-saving shots, as the vaccine has shown promise in reducing the devastating impact of malaria.

Malaria remains one of Africa's deadliest diseases, taking the lives of nearly half a million children under the age of five each year. Shockingly, in 2021, the continent accounted for approximately 95% of all global malaria cases and an overwhelming 96% of related deaths, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria bears a significant burden of malaria, with approximately 55 million cases and 90,000 malaria-related deaths reported each year. This relentless disease has far-reaching consequences, not only on public health but also on the country's economy. In 2022, the economic impact of malaria on Nigeria was estimated at $1.6 billion (N687 billion), a staggering figure that reflects the toll it takes on productivity, healthcare costs, and overall well-being. Alarming projections suggest that this economic burden may rise even further, reaching about $2.8 billion (N2 trillion) by the year 2030 if adequate measures are not taken to combat the spread of malaria. Addressing this pressing issue becomes crucial not only for the health and welfare of the Nigerian population but also for the sustained growth and development of the nation's economy. However, the country is not listed among those set to receive the vaccines. 

The WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, emphasized the demand for the RTS,S vaccine, with at least 28 African countries expressing interest in receiving it. Additionally, there is hope for a second malaria vaccine currently under review for pre-qualification, which could provide an additional supply in the near future.

Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi have been part of a pilot program funded by GAVI, UNICEF, and the WHO, where they have been administering the RTS,S vaccine. As a result of this initiative, more than 1.7 million children in these countries have already received the vaccine, saving countless lives.

Now, the focus is on expanding the vaccination efforts to include nine new countries in Africa. These countries, namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Uganda, are set to receive the RTS,S vaccine in the coming months.

The first shipments of the vaccine are expected to reach the 12 African countries during the last quarter of 2023, enabling them to begin rolling out the vaccination programs early next year. This timely action is a critical milestone in the ongoing battle against malaria, providing hope for better health outcomes and a brighter future for millions of people on the continent.

The efforts to combat malaria in Africa are a collaborative endeavor, with the vaccine itself developed by the British drugmaker GSK. With the support of international organizations like GAVI, UNICEF, and the WHO, this endeavor is an essential step towards alleviating the burden of malaria and protecting the most vulnerable populations, especially young children, from this deadly disease.


Source: https://www.publichealth.com.ng/nigeria-missing-as-9-new-african-countries-get-millions-of-malaria-vaccines/

Damnnn niggar
Isoright

They omitted Nigeria from the list on purpose

What is the need of giving us malaria vaccine when we all surely gonna die due to to hardship and poverty we have been subjected to
Imagine fuel is now 600+

Why is Nigeria always missing

Please stay away from any poison they are sharing. They won't call you when they are looting public funds, but call you when they need people to take medication and vaxx.

Stay away and thank me later.

You think the EU report na joke?
Dey play

After the theatrics of COVID and the vaccines, I'm becoming more and more sceptical about these Trojan gifts from Europe and America.

Lol, Nigeria always unfavored

Really



Wittyness

Okonjo Iweala, Please explain this to Nigerians

long overdue.. the giant of Africa should be able to cater for children in Africa and not seek support from GAVI..

The Malaria vaccine is still somewhat at early phase. It's fine to await more data so it can be reviewed here in Nigeria.

We have had a horrible experience in the past with Pfizer case on children in the north so it is right to err on side of caution.

This one will be far more accepted that that Covid-419 vaccine.

Tinubu's unconstitutional government is not recognized in global affairs

Why is Nigeria not in the list.
What is our health ministers and all those milking the nation on health ground doing!
It is almost a curse to be born in Nigeria and remain in Nigeria

Of course... Nothing new there!

The nation is not a priority to anyone abroad!

Even elected leaders treat ordinary headaches in France and UK!

We still dey ok

With druggie in charge , who trusts Nigeria?

Thank goodness. Bill gates will make them all sterile

All the monies they have been giving us have been missing so therefore we have to be missing from the list

The same children who cried COVID 19 vaccine as mark of 666 are still going to be the same children who are going to cry of lack of inclusion of Nigeria in the 9 countries that will benefit from the malaria vaccine

May we never be as confirmed confused children of hate and frustration like zombedien+t and Ipob

No cocaine money for Bola Ahmed the sniffer


Au is aware

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I am glad Nigeria is not inclusive! The vaccine in question will cause more harm than good. Know this, have peace because depopulation agenda by some few wealth guys...

All man don see us finish...just imagine ordinary Seychelles, we no get level before dey ban us

Nothing surprising, having hope in Nigeria seems like the silliest I've ever done.

I sell herbs tho

temmyyem:
Please stay away from any pionous they are sharing. They won't call you when they are looting public funds, but call you when they need people to take medication and vaxx.

Stay away and thank me later.

See ignorance at its peak. Who should now stay away since your fellow citizens are not considered qualified enough to be on the lists?

Wisefellow:
I am glad Nigeria is not inclusive! The vaccine in question will cause more harm than good. Know this, have peace because depopulation agenda by some few wealth guys...

Una no dey tire?

I'm just here to read the comments of children of hate for this news.

When will Africa grow up and stop begi begi

Haaa!!!!

If you are an African, arent you tired of being considered as less privileged race??


First I am tired of even the white man religion

Maybe that's the foundation of our problems

When we are ashamed of our own spirituality and worship white man jesus and Arab religion.

I am tired of Africa being the less privileged.

Let Africa breathe