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Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by ojokolax: 8:48pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
The Federal Government intends to examine every possible option in the development and distribution of a vaccine against the COVID-19 disease, and the health and safety of Nigerian citizens is the priority of the Buhari administration in that matter. This was disclosed earlier today by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, during a virtual meeting with representatives of the BNT162 COVID-19 vaccine candidate on the progress of the vaccine development around the world, including Africa. The meeting was attended by the Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire and the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib with representatives of Pfizer and Biotech, the international pharmaceutical firms promoting the BNT162 vaccine candidate. According to Prof. Osinbajo, the interaction between the FG and the promoters of the vaccine candidate “is an important conversation and it is important for us that we are prioritized-as the largest country in Africa-in the distribution of the best COVID-19 vaccine when it’s eventually ready. “Our priority is the health of the Nigerian citizens. We continue to engage and intend to look at every possible option -from all manufacturers- of a good vaccine. We want to do the very best for our people in this regard.” During the meeting the Vice President asked several questions about the COVID-19 vaccine candidate including how quickly can Nigeria get the vaccine once it’s safely ready. Responding, the Pfizer Country Manager and Representative in Africa, who spoke for the promoters, Mr. Subair Olayinka disclosed that “Nigeria will be priority,” for the vaccine supply to Africa. Although the vaccine trials are not going on in Nigeria currently he said the trails are ongoing in parts of the African continent and it would be entering the third phase, having concluded the first two phases successfully. Also speaking the Health Minister noted that the FG would consider quality, appropriate volume and how well and quick a vaccine can be delivered to Nigeria in deciding which manufacturer to make the supply. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by Jhayphil: 8:55pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
This is highly impressive. We hope to get a vaccine soon. We shall overcome this virus. |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by ERockson: 8:55pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
Ok |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by ERockson: 8:56pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
Africans will reject it when it is ready |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by pyro62(m): 9:07pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
When oxford university are still making failed experiments, Nigeria is thinking they can be the first to bring out a working vaccine for a NOVEL virus.. Have they finished looting allocations? |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by okefrancis: 9:09pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
I'm impressive with this write up |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by IKUBABAYEYE001: 9:10pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
The solution is finally here. Now it's quite important the best us settled for. For the benefits of Nigerians |
Re: Pfizer Assures Nigeria Of Covid-19 Vaccine by Joyce95: 9:16pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
This is indeed commendable |
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