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Nigeria: Gavi-Funded Meningococcal Vaccines Arrive in Nigeria to Aid Outbreak Response

Nigeria received over 1 million meningococcal vaccines from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat a meningitis outbreak in the northern region of the country, according to the Nigerian government.
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control reported at least 74 deaths and more than 800 cases across 23 states.
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate stated that the vaccines mark a crucial milestone in Nigeria's response to the outbreak.
Walter Kazadi Mulombo from the WHO emphasized that the vaccine is critical for Nigeria's long-term health security and preventing future outbreaks.

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Nigeria receives over 1 million vaccines to fight meningitis outbreak

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Meningitis: Nigeria receives vaccines to aid response against outbreak

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