polio

African countries commit to ending all forms of polio at regional meeting

African countries commit to ending all forms of polio at regional meeting

Almost 100 million children have been vaccinated against polio since July 2020, after activities were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Survivors of polio in Kano State, Nigeria, sit on tricycles specially designed for people with disabilities.

Polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria – UN health agency