The Federal Government has indicated that it cannot ascertain when Nigeria will receive the next batch of COVID-19 vaccines.
It attributed this to current global vaccine supply challenges.
Also, with a total number of 1,929,237 Nigerians vaccinated with the first COVID-19 vaccine doses as of May 24, 2021, the government has announced that 4,683 eligible Nigerians have received the second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, who made this known in Abuja during the briefing on COVID-19 vaccination update, also added that 23 per cent (440,000) of health workers have been vaccinated so far.
“We are very pleased to announce today that we have almost completed administering all first doses included in this campaign, as of May 24. We have now provided the first COVID-19 vaccine doses to a total number of 1,929,237 Nigerians, representing 96 per cent of the targeted population.
“In addition, we have begun providing second doses, and that number has reached 4,683. Those individuals eligible for second doses will have received their first dose 6 to 12 weeks ago. We are advising that Nigerians who have received their first dose should check their vaccination cards for the date of their second dose, and ensure that they receive the second dose to gain full protection against COVID-19.”
