Meanwhile, Nigeria on Thursday recorded 558 new COVID-19 infections in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with two deaths.
WHO said the continent experienced an unbroken nine-week surge in COVID-19 infections.
UN representative Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has hailed the re-appointment of António Guterres, saying it is good for Nigeria and other African nations.
“Countries are clocking an impressive vaccination pace, but we must ensure this speed doesn’t slow down to a crawl.”
“It is first service to self then people, when we take the vaccine because we must silence the virus.”
“Now therefore, we have to think of how to share the indemnity in terms of if any problem develops.”
The event was captured live in a televised broadcast.
A top official said the country has a robust cold chain system capable of storing all types of COVID-19 vaccines.
“No country is safe until all countries are safe,” said Ms. Moeti.
“The United States will provide an initial $ 2 billion contribution to Gavi.”
