The Federal Government is partnering with Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, for emergency vaccine donations in case of a shortage – amidst an expectant surge in cholera outbreaks across the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar, in a post on her X handle on Thursday, said the body was concerned about the cholera outbreak in Nigeria and was ready to support the country in its response.
This development comes as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, on Monday, said it had activated the Emergency Operation Centre to contain the gravity of the situation in the country.
The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said the E.O.C would serve as the nerve centre for the coordination of response across the country.
It would also support affected states, and facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making processes.
Experts who conducted a risk assessment last week, placed Nigeria at high risk of increased cholera transmission and impact.