FG launches Pneumonia Vaccine The Federal Government has launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to combat pneumonia in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada said the introduction of the new pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is an essential response to reducing pneumonia in Nigeria. The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Arch. Yomi Awoniyi, said the newly introduced vaccine is a laudable initiative that is capable of protecting young children against pneumonia and other diseases adding; “This is another strategy aimed at reaching every child at risk of pneumonia. Therefore stakeholders who are in the fore front of disseminating information on immunization and other health sectors should as a matter of priority influence the acceptance of the newly introduced vaccine.” The event, which held in Lokoja, Kogi State on December 22, brought together stakeholders in the health industry among whom were representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO),the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), Clinton Health and Access Initiative, GlaxoSmithKline and other partners in the routine immunization landscape in Nigeria. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the arm of Federal Ministry of Health responsible for Routine Immunization in Nigeria was also in attendance.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:06:54 +0000
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