cites poor storage facility, fears wastage of planned 100,000 doses

The World Health Organisation-led COVAX global initiative has failed to shortlist Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines following the country’s inability to meet the standard requirement of being able to store the vaccines at the required -70 degrees Celsius.

The Nigerian government had stated that it was expected to receive 100,000 doses through the COVAX initiative, which was set up to ensure rapid and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries, regardless of income level.

Speaking at a virtual press conference which was attended by Saturday PUNCH, however, the Director, WHO, African Region, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, said only four African countries were shortlisted for the Pfizer vaccine out of the 13 that applied.

Moeti said WHO could not risk the Pfizer vaccines being wasted.


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WHO disqualifies Nigeria, eight others from global vaccine bid

As usual... nobody takes nigeria serious. The country has become a laughing stock...an object of ridicule in d world.


In other news tho, I personally don't need der vaccine..so good riddance

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