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Nigerian Authorities, Nonprofits Tackle Misinformation to Boost Vaccine Uptake


Nigerian Authorities, Nonprofits Tackle Misinformation to Boost Vaccine Uptake
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Amid the latest wave of COVID-19 infections, less than 1% of people in Africa's most populated country, Nigeria, have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. Nigerian authorities are scrambling for more vaccines but say misinformation and myths are discouraging uptake. Timothy Obiezu looks at efforts to dispel the rumors in this report from the capital, Abuja.
Camera: Emeka Gibson Producer: Jason Godman

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