Currents in pharmacy teaching & learning · 2026
The role of vaccinating pharmacists in public health advancement in Nigeria.
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McKeirnan Kimberly, Alhayek Jane, Truter Ilse, Fogarty Teri-Lynne, Akunne Onyinye
Аннотация
INTRODUCTION: Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives worldwide. Despite its success, vaccine-preventable diseases continue to pose significant threats in Nigeria. As the vaccination landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve, pharmacists are emerging as key advocates for expanding immunisation coverage.
COMMENTARY: In the heart of Nigeria's healthcare landscape lies a tapestry of opportunities and challenges, where the intersection of vaccination initiatives, pharmacy education, and regulatory measures shapes the nation's public health narrative. As we delve deeper into the progress achieved, the hurdles faced, and the path forward, a narrative emerges-one of resilience, innovation, and collective action to enhance healthcare outcomes and foster a culture of well-being in Nigeria.
IMPLICATIONS: Limited access to vaccination education has been identified as a barrier to widespread implementation of pharmacists as community vaccinators in African countries, including Nigeria. There have been numerous interventions to increase vaccination coverage and pharmacy education in Nigeria, but the country still faces numerous and formidable public health challenges. Political and economic barriers must be addressed to empower pharmacists as vaccinators and expand access to vaccinations in Nigeria.
COMMENTARY: In the heart of Nigeria's healthcare landscape lies a tapestry of opportunities and challenges, where the intersection of vaccination initiatives, pharmacy education, and regulatory measures shapes the nation's public health narrative. As we delve deeper into the progress achieved, the hurdles faced, and the path forward, a narrative emerges-one of resilience, innovation, and collective action to enhance healthcare outcomes and foster a culture of well-being in Nigeria.
IMPLICATIONS: Limited access to vaccination education has been identified as a barrier to widespread implementation of pharmacists as community vaccinators in African countries, including Nigeria. There have been numerous interventions to increase vaccination coverage and pharmacy education in Nigeria, but the country still faces numerous and formidable public health challenges. Political and economic barriers must be addressed to empower pharmacists as vaccinators and expand access to vaccinations in Nigeria.