The Federal Government said it spends approximately $150 million annually on vaccine procurement while expanding malaria vaccination to more states.

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Director Muyiwa Aina said this yesterday during the agency’s first quarterly media briefing for 2026 in Abuja.

Aina said funding for vaccines was sourced from federal allocations and development partners, particularly Gavi and the Vaccine Alliance. According to him, donors are however declining in recent times.

“Countries are now expected to increase domestic financing as global donor resources continue to shrink,” he said.

He explained that vaccine financing covered procurement, outbreak-response, as well as logistics including syringes, waste management systems, incinerators, and cold chain equipment. According to him, operational costs for nationwide immunisation delivery also form a significant part of government investment.