Nigeria Becomes First Country to Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine

• Nigeria has become the inaugural nation to introduce the innovative Men5CV vaccine, recommended by the WHO, targeting five strains of meningococcal bacteria. This historic milestone holds immense promise in combating meningitis, a severe threat in Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
• The vaccine rollout, funded by Gavi, is a crucial step towards achieving the WHO’s goal of eliminating meningitis by 2030.
• The Men5CV vaccine offers a comprehensive defense against the five major meningococcal strains, presenting a substantial improvement over existing vaccines, which typically target only one strain. This advancement has the potential to drastically reduce meningitis cases and propel progress towards its eradication.

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Published date : 19 Apr 2024 05:01PM