Ireland donates 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Nigerian
The Irish government has donated 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria through the COVAX facility.
This was revealed by Ireland’s Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly TD on Monday. Information Guide Nigeria
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaAccording to POLITICS NIGERIA, Ireland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, said this was the country’s second vaccine donation following the first batch donated to Uganda in September.
“Following Ireland’s recent direct donation of over 300,000 vaccines to Uganda, I welcome the first deliveries of vaccine doses donated through the COVAX process.
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“This significant donation of 500,000 vaccines to Nigeria represents Ireland’s continued commitment to universal access to COVID-19 vaccines and their fair and equitable distribution as we work together to bring this global pandemic under control.
“Ireland has a longstanding relationship with Nigeria and we are happy to support their efforts to keep their people safe. We have committed to sharing 1.3 million vaccine doses with other countries through COVAX as we play our part in the global response to this pandemic.”
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the donation consists of 500,000 Janssen vaccines. Jamb Result
Since the Janssen vaccines only require a single dose, it is hoped to help accelerate the national vaccine rollout in Nigeria, where the vaccination rate is below 2 per cent.
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