Lagos Runs Out Of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

The Lagos State government has announced that it has exhausted its current supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

This was made public via a post from the official Instagram page of the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi who said the vaccine is not available at any center in the state at the moment.

The statement titled ‘Non-availability of #COVID19 Moderna Vaccine in Lagos State – Appeal for Restraint by Lagos State Ministry of Health’ however said the situation is only temporary as the administration of the vaccine would continue once fresh supplies are received from the federal government.

The Commissioner appealed for calm and understanding from residents of the State.

The statement reads: “Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board (LSPHCB) sincerely appeal for understanding over the non-availability of Moderna vaccine in all vaccination centres in Lagos at the moment.

“It should be noted that the supply of vaccines to all states of the Federation is done exclusively by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

“Like other states of the federation, Lagos State relies on NPHCDA for the supply of all COVID-19 vaccines.

“At the moment, Lagos State is yet to be supplied with another batch of Moderna vaccine since the last stock was exhausted. The situation is, however, temporary.

“Lagos State is in touch with NPHCDA to ensure availability of adequate doses of Moderna vaccine at vaccination centres as soon as possible.

“Please be rest assured that second doses of Moderna vaccine will be administered to all who have received the first doses as soon as Lagos State receives new supply from NPHCDA.

“All those who have received the first doses will be adequately notified and attended to accordingly as soon as a new supply of Moderna vaccine arrives Lagos State.”