Nigeria has secured nearly US’$500 million in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s support for vaccines and the strengthening of primary healthcare for  2026–2030 period.

This followed high-level discussions between the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, and Gavi Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, in Abuja.

The funding, approved under the Gavi 6.0 programme, will support Nigeria’s efforts to accelerate routine immunisation, sustain polio eradication, expand HPV vaccination, strengthen primary healthcare services and improve long-term vaccine financing.

Speaking during the meeting, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate said Nigeria is strengthening its partnership with Gavi to accelerate immunisation, expand primary healthcare services and ensure sustainable financing for vaccines.
 He welcomed Gavi’s country-focused reforms, including the introduction of a predictable five-year funding envelope, noting that the nearly US`$500 million allocation will enable Nigeria to plan more effectively and deliver life-saving vaccines to more children and vulnerable populations.

Pate also revealed that quarterly visits to primary healthcare centres have increased from about 10 million in 2023 to more than 45 million, reflecting significant progress in revitalising the nation’s primary healthcare system.

The minister commended the announcement of a US`$600 million pledge by the United States Government to Gavi, describing it as a strong endorsement of the Alliance’s leadership and the global value of vaccines.

He also commended Dr. Nishtar for prioritising Nigeria and praised the closer coordination among Gavi, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the World Bank, the Gates Foundation and other development partners, describing it as a model that has improved efficiency and aligned support with Nigeria’s health sector reforms.

Pate thanked  Gavi and its partners for their continued technical and financial support, while calling on state governments to invest more in healthcare and immunisation to complement federal efforts.