September 23, 2022

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is set to vaccinate 70 per cent of the population by 2022.

The Agency disclosed this during its presentation at the 127th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually.

According to the NPHCDA, Nigeria has reached 43% of Vaccination target with Vaccination of 49 million.

It noted that Nasarawa, Jigawa, Kwara, Osun, and Kaduna States have made major impacts in the Vaccination drive.  

The Agency however urged States Governors to convene LGA meetings, including officials, traditional and religious leaders to mobilize for Vaccination, while they also make Vaccination an agenda at State Exco meeting to review progress on targets.