The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has initiated steps to accelerate the local production of vaccine manufacturing and stop importation of vaccines into the country. The government has reviewed and validated the draft national plan for vaccine research and development in the country. The plan, which was developed in 2021, is the first of its kind in Africa and highlights roles of relevant stakeholders in the vaccine landscape. Speaking at a review and validation meeting organized by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, (NIPRD) in Abuja, weekend, the Minister...