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Good News! WHO Formally Removes Nigeria From List of Polio-Endemic Countries
Posted by Samuel on Mon 26th Oct, 2015 - tori.ngNigeria has recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against polio as the disease has finally been kicked out of its shores.
The U.N. World Health Organization has formally removed Nigeria from the list of polio-endemic countries, meaning the entire country is free of the crippling disease.
A WHO statement said Monday's move comes after Nigeria reported no new cases for 15 months after overcoming obstacles ranging from Islamic extremists who assassinated vaccinators, to rumours the vaccine was a plot to sterilize Muslims.
It will be recalled that just 20 years ago Nigeria was recording 1,000 polio cases a year, which was the highest in the world.
A WHO statement said Monday's move comes after Nigeria reported no new cases for 15 months after overcoming obstacles ranging from Islamic extremists who assassinated vaccinators, to rumours the vaccine was a plot to sterilize Muslims.
It will be recalled that just 20 years ago Nigeria was recording 1,000 polio cases a year, which was the highest in the world.
Rotary International last week announced a donation of $26.8 million to African countries to ensure the disease doesn't return, including $6.9 million to Nigeria.
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari promised to increase surveillance and immunization.
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