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Many Nigerian children still miss vaccines, lawmakers warn
Many children in Nigeria have never received any vaccines, raising concerns among lawmakers. Amos Magaji highlighted this issue on June 10, 2024, at a health summit in Abuja. He stressed that poor vaccination rates contribute to high infant and maternal mortality.
"There are many states in Nigeria right now where some children have never received even a single vaccine."
Highlights
- Amos Magaji urged states to improve primary healthcare funding and oversight on June 10, 2024.
- The Basic Healthcare Provision Fund exists, but its impact depends on state and local government support.
- Some states have pledged to hire over 1,000 new health workers for primary health centres each year.
- Lawmakers are working to double the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund from 1% to 2% of the budget.
- Stakeholders are considering constitutional changes to strengthen immunisation and primary healthcare.
