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Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by awoyam1: 4:39pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Updated 0949 GMT (1649 HKT) September 26, 2015 Nigeria is no longer on the list of polio spreading countries, bringing it a step closer to fully eradicating the paralyzing disease. After concerted efforts and immunization drives, Nigeria has not reported any new cases since July last year, the World Health Organization said Friday. More than 200,000 volunteers spread out in remote areas and braved attacks by militant group Boko Haram to immunize 45 million children under age 5. It paid off. "All laboratory data have confirmed a full 12 months have passed without any new case," the WHO said. If it goes for two more years without new cases, it will be officially declared free of the disease. "Eradicating polio will be one of the greatest achievements in human history, and have a positive impact on global health for generations to come," the WHO said. "Nigeria has brought the world one major step closer to achieving this goal." Pakistan, Afghanistan still endemic Nigeria's milestone leaves Pakistan and Afghanistan as the only two countries on the list of endemic nations, where polio transmission has never been interrupted. Pakistan and Afghanistan also pose an immunization challenge because militant groups routinely attack polio workers and have banned polio immunization in some areas. "The eradication of polio globally now depends primarily on stopping the disease in these countries," the WHO said. Just three years ago, Nigeria accounted for more than half the polio cases worldwide. "Stopping polio in Nigeria has been a clear example that political engagement, strong partnerships and community engagement are the engines that drive the momentum of public health program, enabling them to achieve great things," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa. The viral disease destroys nerve cells, and can cause lifelong paralysis in children. It is highly infectious and spreads through contaminated food and water. While it is preventable through immunization, there's no cure once it is contracted. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/26/africa/nigeria-polio-milestone/ 1 Like |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by Ohammadike: 4:41pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
After concerted efforts and immunization drives, Nigeria has not reported any new cases since July last year, the World Health Organization said FridayBefore one idiotic person starts chanting sabi b00hari God bless GEJ God bless Emeka Offor |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by Tallesty1(m): 4:45pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Very good. |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by DuchessLily(f): 4:47pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Good news. Glory to God and Thanx to GEJ |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by Joeblazeochola(m): 4:48pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Land of possibility. Nw datz jst a start |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by ELTON123(m): 4:55pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
God bless GEJ 1 Like |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by Nobody: 5:00pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
All thanks to the Igbo philanthropist Emeka Offor 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by Nobody: 5:03pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by suxkill: 5:08pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Tanks be to God Almighty!!! GEJ you're' the best President so far. |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by shigoslim(m): 6:44pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Hnmm GEJ well done ur good work will continue to speak for you. GOD bless you GEJ. |
Re: Polio No Longer Spreading In Nigeria - CNN by WHOcarex: 6:48pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
That's good |
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