The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (Gavi) announced on Friday that cholera vaccines are on their way to Nigeria.
Gavi’s CEO, Sania Nishtar, confirmed this in a statement on his X page.
He also noted that Gavi is prepared to collaborate with its partners, UNICEF and WHO, to address the current outbreak.
“We stand ready to work with our partners, UNICEF and WHO, to support Minister Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s federal ministry of health, and the NCDC’s timely efforts to contain this outbreak and protect those at highest risk.
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“Despite the large number of cholera outbreaks this year, our stockpile is now fully replenished, and production continues at maximum capacity,” he said.
So far, Nigeria has reported 3,623 potential cholera cases and 103 fatalities across 34 states.
