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Nigeria's Path to Vaccine Independence Through Transfer of Russian Technology
Nigeria's Path to Vaccine Independence Through Transfer of Russian Technology
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Across Africa, health security is no longer just about access to medicines, but about the ability to produce them. As countries rethink their place in global... 18.01.2026, Sputnik Africa
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Nigeria's Path to Vaccine Independence Through Transfer of Russian Technology
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Across Africa, health security is no longer just about access to medicines, but about the ability to produce them. As countries rethink their place in global supply chains, conversations around vaccines are shifting from donation and importation to capacity, science, and sustainability.
At the center of this shift is a growing focus on local manufacturing and long-term preparedness. In Nigeria, this conversation has gained new momentum following recent engagements between Nigerian and Russian stakeholders on vaccine cooperation. Beyond diplomacy, the issue touches on something deeper: how Africa can move from being a consumer of lifesaving tools to becoming a producer of them.
At the center of this shift is a growing focus on local manufacturing and long-term preparedness. In Nigeria, this conversation has gained new momentum following recent engagements between Nigerian and Russian stakeholders on vaccine cooperation. Beyond diplomacy, the issue touches on something deeper: how Africa can move from being a consumer of lifesaving tools to becoming a producer of them. Dr. Olakunle Oladehin, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and global health expert from Nigeria, has been closely engaged with these questions through years of work in vaccine access, research capacity, and health systems development across the continent.In a conversation with Global South Pole, the Nigerian public health expert explained that local vaccine production is not symbolic. For him, it is about building real systems, from data and research institutions to quality control and cold-chain infrastructure, that allow countries like Nigeria to respond faster to outbreaks and reduce dependence on fragile global supply lines. He also stressed that Africa’s health needs to make this shift urgent, not optional.To listen to the whole conversation, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole
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Nigeria's Path to Vaccine Independence Through Transfer of Russian Technology
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Across Africa, health security is no longer just about access to medicines, but about the ability to produce them. As countries rethink their place in global supply chains, conversations around vaccines are shifting from donation and importation to capacity, science, and sustainability.
At the center of this shift is a growing focus on local manufacturing and long-term preparedness. In Nigeria, this conversation has gained new momentum following recent engagements between Nigerian and Russian stakeholders on vaccine cooperation. Beyond diplomacy, the issue touches on something deeper: how Africa can move from being a consumer of lifesaving tools to becoming a producer of them. Dr. Olakunle Oladehin, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and global health expert from Nigeria, has been closely engaged with these questions through years of work in vaccine access, research capacity, and health systems development across the continent.
In a conversation with Global South Pole, the Nigerian public health expert explained that local vaccine production is not symbolic. For him, it is about building real systems, from data and research institutions to quality control and cold-chain infrastructure, that allow countries like Nigeria to respond faster to outbreaks and reduce dependence on fragile global supply lines. He also stressed that Africa’s health needs to make this shift urgent, not optional.
“If Nigeria is able to produce locally its own life-saving vaccines, we have the capacity to significantly drop the cost […] and the fact remains that they become available. […] when we see partners who are ready to transfer this technology […] such that we build the capacity to produce these vaccines, it is always going to be a welcome idea. What are the benefits for Nigeria if we are able to locally produce vaccines? First, we will have access to these vaccines automatically; we have the capacity to produce as many doses as required […] Secondly, is that we build the capacity of our local experts to be able to produce these life-saving vaccines,” Dr. Oladehin said.
To listen to the whole conversation, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
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