COVID-19: Global Shortage Of Vaccines Remains A Huge Challenge, FG Laments

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The Federal Government says the unpredictability of vaccine supply as a result of global shortage remains a huge challenge. The Minister of Health, Doctor Osagie Ehanire disclosed this during the weekly presidential media chat, saying Nigeria is looking to get a donation of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Covax facility and other countries that … Continue reading COVID-19: Global Shortage Of Vaccines Remains A Huge Challenge, FG Laments

File photo: Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, made an appearance on Channels Television’s News At 10 on August 25, 2020.The Federal Government says the unpredictability of vaccine supply as a result of global shortage remains a huge challenge.

The Minister of Health, Doctor Osagie Ehanire disclosed this during the weekly presidential media chat, saying Nigeria is looking to get a donation of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Covax facility and other countries that no longer have a need for their oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.Obaseki Flags Off COVID-19 Second Dose Vaccination In Edo

He further explained that the local production of the COVID-19 vaccine is not yet feasible owing to the high cost of conducting clinical trials that run into millions of dollars. The health minister indicated that there is no supplementary budget yet as he declined to disclose the country’s financial commitment towards procuring additional vaccines.

Although a budget is not yet in place, Doctor Ehanire highlighted that the country has begun putting strategies in place towards potentially becoming a vaccine production hub in Africa.

 

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This man needs to be investigated

We always depends on import goods.

You can go ahead, borrow money again to import the vaccine. Multiply 200million by $10. That's the readymade market you don't want to invest in. Using Afctra can push the figure further higher.

Hmmm Why not Government sponsors it

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There is no shortage in the USA! Y’all are hoarding the vaccines! If people die, who will you lead? Animals Anyway I won’t be surprised if it’s cows y’all prefer them to human lives! 🤦🏾‍♀️

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Rubbish

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Global shortage? Is this man okay at all? The shortage is only in Nigeria a failed nation under MBuhari

They need more ways to loot, don't worry most Nigerians don't care anymore, run to the news and tell them whatever you feel like...

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Are people drinking it or are being vaccinated?

keep fooling yourself

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