By Rahila Lassa, Abuja
The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on Covid-19 in Nigeria has called on all stakeholders to increase the level of advocacy for the acceptance of the Covid-19 Vaccines.
Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha says the positive news about vaccines remains high in the ranking of discussions nationwide.
“ Nigerians are assured that the PTF will ensure that the vaccines to be approved will be safe and effective. We must however work together as foot soldiers in the vaccine advocacy so that we can eliminate the pandemic,” the Chairman noted.
Mr Mustapha however, emphasised that the success of the national response shall not depend on vaccines alone, but on compliance with the non-pharmaceutical protocols that must remain top on individual priorities.
The SGF further said that the PTF was making progress with the Case Management under its National Response.
“The National Response continues to receive the support of the private sector in the delivery of medical oxygen to the various facilities. At the same time, funds for the rehabilitation of existing oxygen facilities have been released to the various institutions. There is also a process in motion to ensure the construction of at least one oxygen facility in each state,” he added.
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