{"id":813829,"date":"2024-12-22T00:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/fg-rolls-out-malaria-vaccine-in-bayelsa-kebbi\/"},"modified":"2024-12-22T00:25:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T06:25:51","slug":"fg-rolls-out-malaria-vaccine-in-bayelsa-kebbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/22\/fg-rolls-out-malaria-vaccine-in-bayelsa-kebbi\/","title":{"rendered":"FG rolls out malaria vaccine in Bayelsa, Kebbi\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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December 1, 2024 by
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\u2026takes global leadership of Malaria fight\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Nigeria has taken a major step in combating its dual public health challenges with the rollout of the malaria vaccine today in Bayelsa and Kebbi States<\/a>, targeting areas with the highest malaria prevalence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, the country has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an emerging global health threat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s efforts have also gained international recognition, as it will host the 5th Global Ministerial Meeting on AMR in 2026, succeeding Saudi Arabia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The malaria vaccine initiative was unveiled during an online briefing by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, who emphasized the pressing need for the intervention considering that Nigeria accounts for 27% of global malaria cases and 31% of malaria-related deaths.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThis week marks another important step forward for our country as Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, begins to roll out the malaria vaccines starting with all local governments in Bayelsa and Kebbi states. Our determination to end malaria is not predicated on the mobilization of this important vaccine alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are aligning all levels of government to adopt preventative measures to safeguard lives and ensure treatment is available for those who need it.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Minister highlighted key initiatives aimed at tackling malaria, including collaboration with the Nigerian Governors Forum and the establishment of the Advisory Group on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN).<\/p>\n

\u201cEarlier this year, we identified strategic actions to combat malaria and accelerate its elimination, including the development of a costed plan that explicitly details trade-offs,\u201d Pate said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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He also noted reforms to improve malaria case management and ensure the affordability and availability of treatments through partnerships with global initiatives like the Affordable Medicines for Malaria venture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition, we are retraining Nigeria\u2019s frontline health workforce to enhance testing, treatment, and community awareness,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pate praised the support of development partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, and the Gavi Alliance. He revealed that AMEN had recently held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, chaired by Emeritus Professor Rosa Leki.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Addressing AMR, Pate described it as a significant threat to global health security, saying, \u201cAMR occurs when microorganisms evolve and become resistant to antimicrobial medicines, posing a serious challenge to life-saving treatments\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To counter this, he said Nigeria launched its Second National Action Plan on AMR and a National Genomic Surveillance Strategy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese initiatives aim to strengthen the country\u2019s healthcare resilience and position Nigeria as a leader in health security in Africa and globally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe second national plan on AMR and the National Genomic Surveillance Strategy are pivotal to the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBy addressing both current and future threats, these strategies ensure better health outcomes and security for Nigerians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe integration of genomic surveillance with AMR efforts will enhance Nigeria\u2019s ability to detect and respond to emerging health threats. \u201cThis synergy positions Nigeria as a key player in the global fight against AMR while improving public health security,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Minister underscored the global urgency of AMR, which contributed to 4.7 million deaths worldwide in 2021, noting that \u201cOur approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health using a One Health framework.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenomic technologies will revolutionize how we detect, monitor, and respond to infectious diseases.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pate commended the contributions of Professor Christian Happi of Redeemer\u2019s University, whose work in genomic research has gained global acclaim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a testament to Nigeria\u2019s progress, he also announced that the country had been selected to host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Meeting on AMR in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria will welcome member states as the host nation of this biannual meeting, taking a global leadership role in advancing the One Health approach to AMR prevention and research.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe real work now begins. With the commitment of all stakeholders, I am confident that under the bold leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we will make significant strides in building a healthier, safer Nigeria that plays its part in African and global health security,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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