Nigeria is committing substantial resources to protect children from preventable diseases, with the federal government spending roughly ₦2.2 billion annually on routine vaccines.
This effort is not carried out alone. The immunisation programme is co-funded alongside global partners such as the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, which plays a key role in improving vaccine access across developing nations.
Beyond vaccines, the government has directed ₦70.6 billion between 2023 and 2025 into strengthening primary healthcare through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. These funds are being channelled to facilities nationwide to improve frontline service delivery.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is expanding its reach, increasing supported health facilities from 8,309 to 13,512. Thousands of new centres are already being integrated, with efforts underway to ensure fair distribution across states.
Progress is already visible. Millions more Nigerians are accessing primary healthcare services, with quarterly visits rising sharply over the past two years.
At the same time, Nigeria is seeing measurable gains in disease control, including a significant drop in poliovirus cases—an outcome linked to improved vaccination coverage and sustained public health efforts.
