NIGERIA COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROJECT ADDITIONAL FINANCING (P177076)
Act · Health
An Act provides additional financing for Nigeria's COVID-19 response, including vaccine procurement and health system strengthening. It targets federal health agencies for coordination and vulnerable households for social protection. This aims to enhance the country's pandemic preparedness.
NIGERIA COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROJECT ADDITIONAL FINANCING (P177076)
What Is This Policy?
A World Bank project providing additional financing for Nigeria's COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response including vaccine procurement, health system strengthening, and social protection for affected households.
Who Does It Target?
Federal Ministry of Health coordinating the health response NPHCDA managing vaccine deployment Economically vulnerable households receiving social protection State governments implementing health response activities
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen Nigeria's COVID-19 response through additional health system investments, vaccine deployment, and economic support for the most vulnerable populations.
Key Features
Vaccine Procurement: Co-finances procurement and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. Health System Strengthening: Invests in laboratories, hospitals, and health worker capacity. Social Protection: Provides cash transfers to vulnerable households affected by the pandemic. Surveillance: Strengthens disease surveillance and outbreak response systems.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Completed Coverage: Nationwide pandemic response Beneficiaries: All Nigerians; vulnerable households Funding: World Bank IDA; Federal Government
How to Access
Historical reference — project completed COVID-19 vaccination information: NPHCDA at https://www.nphcda.gov.ng Application method: Access project documentation at World Bank project portal.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.worldbank.org Contact: World Bank Nigeria / Federal Ministry of Health
Legal Framework
Operates under the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) lending agreement with Nigeria and the International Financial Organizations Act. Draws on the National Health Act 2014, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Establishment Act 2018, the Quarantine Act Cap Q2 LFN 2004, and IDA Project Appraisal guidelines.