Nigeria has received received a total of 3.92 million doses of the corona-virus vaccine became the third country in West Africa to receive Corona-virus vaccine and has immediately kick start the process on how to get every citizen received the jab. This post will guide you through on the Nigeria Covid-19 Vaccine registration process.
Nigeria Covid-19 Vaccine
Corona-virus vaccine is the cure developed to train immune system to produce antibodies which can help fight against Corona-virus diseases. It is not a panacea to the pandemic but it will greatly reduce the disease and its spread.
What are the Benefits of Coronavirus Vaccine
- It prevents spreading the COVID-19 virus to others
- It increases the number of people in the community who are protected from getting
- It makes it difficult Covid-19 to spread and contributing to herd immunity
- The vaccine prevents Covid-19 virus from spreading and replicating.
What is COVAX
COVAX is one of three pillars of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, which was launched in April by the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Commission and France in response to this Coronavirus pandemic. It is a conglomerate of organizations and individuals armed with the aim of providing innovative and equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostics, treatments and vaccines.
What is COVAX Facility
COVAX Facility is the holistic arrangement made by COVAX to allow people in participating countries to get access to COVID-19 vaccines quickly, fairly and safely. It is the world’s largest Coronavirus vaccine portfolio and it avails participating countries to get access to the world class vaccine and actively manage it.
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Which Agency is Responsible for Administering Covid-19 Vaccine in Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is responsible for administering corona-virus vaccine in Nigeria.
What are the Role of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
NPHCDA roles include:
- Providing support to the National Health Policy for the development of Primary Health Care.
- Providing technical support for planning, management and implementation of Primary Health Care.
- Mobilizing resources nationally and internationally for the development of Primary Health Care.
- Providing support for monitoring and evaluation of the National Health Policy.
- Promoting health manpower development needed for Primary Health Care through orientation and continuing education.
- Providing support to the Village Health System by training Village Health Workers.
- Promoting Health System Research by promoting and supporting problem-oriented health system research.
- Promoting technical collaboration by stimulating Universities, NGOs and International Agencies.
- Providing annual reports on the status of Primary Health Care implementation nationwide.
What are the Arrangements Made by NPHCDA to Administer Covid-19 Vaccine to Nigerians
The agency has developed two steps in administering Covid-19 vaccine in the country. This is to bring orderliness to the process and also duly follow the Covid-19 guidelines.
1. Online Registration: This is the first step in getting vaccinated. The agency have created an online portal for this process which you need to duly register and pick a date you will like to be administered, after which you will proceed for the vaccination proper.
2. Physical Vaccination: This is the second stage in which you will get vaccinated. You will go to the center designated for you to receive the vaccine.
How to Register for Covid-19 Vaccine Online
Before you proceed for the registration, you need an internet enabled device; phone,laptop or computer and data to access the site.
What do you need for the Registration
- Passport Photograph
- Email address
- Government issued ID
Steps to fill the Covid-19 Online form
Step 1: Lunch your browser and log on to https://nphcda.gov.ng
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “menu” button at the top right corner
Step 3: You will see drop icon, click “Covid-19 Vaccination e-Registration”
Step 4: Fill in your personal information
Step 5: Fill in your phone number
Step 6: Fill in your email address
Step 7: Upload your passport photograph
Step 8: Fill in other information required ( endeavour to fill the correct response all through)
Step 9: After you’ve entered all information required, you will be required to type in a code to complete your registration process.
Step 10: You will receive a message on your phone that your registration has been completed
Step 11: You will also receive Vaccination ID. Keep it, it will be needed at the vaccination center
Who are Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccination
Every Nigerian is eligible for vaccination but the agency stated that this category of people will be given priority:
- Health Workers
- Military
- Police
- Oil and gas workers
- Customs workers
- Strategic leader
When will Nigeria Commence her Covid-19 Vaccination
The online registration has started and physical vaccination begins on 5th March, 2021
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