The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said Wednesday that Nigeria has made significant strides in immunisation efforts, m with over 14 million girls vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and close to 30 million children receiving the new measles–rubella vaccine.
The minister said this while addressing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He said the accomplishment highlights the fendersl government’s dedication to human capital development and social welfare, as outlined in the 2024–2028 Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTEF).
The minister said the ongoing funding for primary healthcare and immunisation programmes under the MTEF would expand these critical initiatives next year.
“More than 4,000 PHCs have been revitalised, and the plan for an additional 8,000 remains intact under Mr. President’s directive to make primary healthcare the cornerstone of our national system,” he said.
The minister credited President Tinubu’s support for enabling the rollout of innovative immunisation programmes, including the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign aimed at cervical cancer prevention among young girls.
He said the swift uptake of the combined measles–rubella vaccine underscores Nigeria’s ability to mobilize large-scale public health efforts when prioritized.
