COVID-19 Vaccination in Nigeria

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CDC partnered with the Government of Nigeria to increase vaccination and address misinformation about COVID-19. Officials worked with trusted community leaders to answer questions about preventing COVID-19 and encourage vaccination to help slow the spread. The collaboration helped save lives.

A patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine in February 2022

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CDC and the Government of Nigeria have been working with community and religious leaders to share COVID-19 prevention information
Since the start of the pandemic, CDC and the Government of Nigeria have been working with community and religious leaders to share COVID-19 prevention information and address misinformation both in-person and through mass media channels. Photo credit: Godwin Oisi/CDC
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Community volunteers go to markets and other meeting points to hand out flyers and informational sheets on how to prevent COVID-19
Community volunteers go to markets and other meeting points to hand out flyers and informational sheets on how to prevent COVID-19. The information is culturally appropriate and written in the community's local language and dialect. Photo credit: Godwin Oisi/CDC
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Public health workers prepare COVID-19 vaccines for distribution at local vaccination clinics in Abuja, Nigeria
Public health workers prepare COVID-19 vaccines for distribution at local vaccination clinics in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo credit: Godwin Oisi/CDC
A patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine in February 2022
A patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine in February 2022. The shot is one of six million doses CDC donated to Nigeria through its implementing partner, Ministry of Health. Photo credit: Godwin Oisi/CDC
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CDC's support to the Government of Nigeria further strengthens the partnership between the two countries. It has not only ensured that Nigeria is making progress against COVID-19, but that the country has a stronger infrastructure and trained responders for future public health emergencies. Photo credit: Godwin Oisi/CDC
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