Eradication of wild poliovirus in Nigeria: Lessons learnt

Eradication of wild poliovirus in Nigeria: Lessons learnt

Introduction: On August 24, 2020, Nigeria recorded a monumental success by achieving the aim of a “wild polio-free country” after completing three years without any case of wild poliovirus (WPV). Methods: For this commentary, we consulted relevant publications, official documents, and working plans...

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Main Authors: Osmond C. Ekwebelem, Obinna V. Nnorom-Dike, Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Nicholas C. Ekwebelem, Job C. Aleke, Ekenedirichukwu S. Ofielu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Public Health in Practice
Subjects:
Nigeria
Eradication
Polio
Vaccine
Wild poliovirus
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666535221000690

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