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FG to release N10 billion to support local production of COVID-19 vaccine – Minister of Health

By Maryam Umar
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Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has expressed that the federal government has approved the release of N10 billion to support local production of the COVID-19 vaccine.

He revealed this at the media briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, held on Monday in Abuja.

He expressed that the Federal Government is working to develop the country’s own vaccines.

READ ALSO: Health agency says Nigeria has enough COVID-19 vaccine storage as country expects 10 million doses by March

The minister stated that the government is exploring the option of local production of the vaccines in the country and have had discussions with a producer.

The minister also stated that the country is making arrangements to ensure improved access to the vaccine when available.

He explained that the first consignment of vaccine doses will arrive within weeks, and will cover 20 per cent of the population.

He, however, added that there are plans to increase the figure to cover 50 per cent.

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