GLOBAL HEALTH DIPLOMACY And COVID_19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE IN NIGERIA, 2019-2024

NGUR, DOOWUESE JULIET (2025) GLOBAL HEALTH DIPLOMACY And COVID_19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE IN NIGERIA, 2019-2024. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

The study explores the role of Global Health Diplomacy (GHD) in Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 vaccine development if GHD had a significant impact on Nigeria’s public health response and vaccine distribution during the pandemic. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research utilized secondary data from global health organizations and national agencies (WHO, NCDC). Thematic and content analysis methods were applied and data were presented in tables highlighting diplomatic initiatives, key partners (COVAX, Africa CDC, GAVI) The objectives were to analyze how GHD influenced Nigeria’s emergency response, affected vaccine accessibility and identified barriers that hindered diplomatic interventions. The findings indicated that Nigeria faced challenges such as delayed vaccine shipments, inadequate cold- chain logistics, vaccine supplies despite diplomatic efforts, over dependence on foreign vaccine supply, unequal regional access and the lack of coordination between federal and state governments and the absence of local vaccine manufacturing further limited the effectiveness of GHD. The study recommends enhancing domestic health infrastructure, promoting local vaccine production, improving policy coordination and implementing a national Global Health Diplomacy strategy to enhance preparedness and response to future pandemics. In conclusion, while global health diplomacy played a vital role during the COVID-19 crisis, its impact in Nigeria was moderated by structural weaknesses and implementation challenges. Therefore, sustained investment in health systems, local capacity and proactive diplomatic engagement is essential for building resilience against future global health threats.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2026 12:19
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2026 14:50
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5751

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