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Polio

January 15, 2022

Jigawa govt vaccinates 1.7 million children against polio

The exercise was conducted simultaneously across the 27 local government areas of the state between January 1 and January 5.

Polio immunisation vaccine
August 28, 2021

100 million African children vaccinated against polio in one year: WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic had threatened the success of polio vaccination on the continent.

Children suffering from polio used to illustrate the story
August 14, 2021

Polio virus resurfaces in Adamawa, one case detected: Official

Experts say the resurgence of the Polio virus is a threat to healthcare services in Adamawa and the North East in general.

November 3, 2020

Polio: Jigawa immunises 1.7m children

“However, one of our challenges is that we still have pockets of caregivers who will tell you that they want this and don’t want that,” Mr. Ibrahim said

Photo of Immunization used to illustrate this story (Credit: Twitter)