The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $400 million credit in additional financing to Nigeria from the International Development Association to provide upfront financing for safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and deployment within the country.
The World Health Organization has assured that discussions are ongoing to ensure that measures reportedly recognizing certain COVID-19 vaccines as permitted in some European countries do not apply to Nigeria.
Faith Ireye, Edo State coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), gave the assurance
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