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Recognising Nigeria’s Rollout of Malaria Vaccine: A Milestone in Malaria Prevention and Control
Udokang Ephraim Ikpongifono1*, Stephen Chukwuemeka Igwe2, Alatare Abdulrahman Salahudeen2, Abdulmalik Opeyemi Adeyemo2, Toluwalogo Niji-Olawepo2
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nwaniba Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
2College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, 1 University Road Ilorin, Nigeria
Corresponding Author: Udokang Ephraim Ikpongifono
Address: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nwaniba Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, 520003 Nigeria.
Received date: 18 December 2024; Accepted date: 04 January 2025; Published date: 11 January 2025
Citation: Ikpongifono UE, Igwe SC, Salahudeen AA, Adeyemo AO, Niji-Olawepo T. Recognising Nigeria's Rollout of Malaria Vaccine: A Milestone in Malaria Prevention and Control. J Health Care and Research. 2025 Jan 11;6(1): 1-3.
Copyright © 2025 Ikpongifono UE, Igwe SC, Salahudeen AA, Adeyemo AO, Niji-Olawepo T. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords: Malaria, Vaccine, Prevention, Nigeria, RTS, S Vaccine
Abbreviations: WHO - World Health Organization; COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease – 2019; NEMC - Nigeria End Malaria Council; ITNs – Insecticide - Treated Nets; NMEP - National Malaria Elimination Program; NMSP - National Malaria Strategic Plan; GAVI - Global Alliance for Immunization; UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
Abstract
Nigeria is one of the African nations with a significant global malaria infection burden. Millions of people, particularly children, have died from this parasitic illness. Recently, Nigeria implemented the malaria vaccine, marking a significant step in addressing this issue. This is a major turning point in Nigeria's efforts to eradicate the fatal illness. Since the introduction of the RTS,S vaccine, the country's malaria burden has decreased, and Nigeria deserves praise for its leadership, successful collaboration, and community involvement. This letter highlights the challenges and provides future recommendations while expressing gratitude to the Nigerian government for achieving a significant milestone in the fight to eradicate malaria.