Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, has explained the importance of the Mpox vaccine as a critical tool in preventing infection through preexposure prophylaxis.
Aina said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Abuja.
He said while Nigeria continued to monitor and manage the spread of Mpox, vaccination remained one of the most effective methods of protection, especially for individuals at higher risk of exposure.
“The Mpox vaccine is not just for those who have been exposed; it plays a vital role in pre-exposure prophylaxis. “This means that getting vaccinated can significantly reduce the risk of infection before any potential exposure to the virus,” he said.
He said the NPHCDA had been working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and other partners to ensure that vaccines were available and accessible.
He urged the public, particularly those in high-risk categories, to take advantage of the vaccination campaigns being conducted across the country.