Malaria vaccine rollout, cholera outbreak, other events that shaped Nigeria’s health sector in 2024

Nigeria’s health sector was marked by persistent challenges and a few notable successes in 2024.

From groundbreaking milestones like the rollout of the malaria vaccine to systemic hurdles such as recurrent health workers’ strikes and the alarming exodus of medical professionals, the year was quite eventful.

The year also saw intensified responses to global health concerns, including Nigeria’s fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and its ongoing battle with cholera and Mpox outbreaks.