The United States government has donated 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, received the consignment at a ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja.
Jynneos vaccine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of smallpox and mpox in people aged 18 years and above with the risk of mpox infection.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had last week confirmed 40 mpox cases and zero deaths in the country.
Pate, who was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Daju Kachollom, thanked the U.S. government for the gesture.
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He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.
The minister said: “This is a spirit of cooperation and collaboration through the years, and this vaccine will be of great help to us. The Federal Ministry of Health understands the importance of having a healthy nation, so all the policies that we implement and the collaborations are focused on ensuring our citizens’ health.
“Thank you for the 10,000 doses, and we look forward to receiving more. I also want to thank our development partners, USAID, PEPFAR, WHO, UNICEF, and all the UN organisations. Your collaboration is greatly appreciated, and this will significantly aid those in need.
“We all recognise the size of our population, and we must ensure that we address every disease, especially those that pose public health concerns. On this note, I would like to extend our gratitude.”
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