PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (07): Nigeria cVDPV environmental sample, EpiCore responses

Polio — Nigeria
The information [contained in the post] is correct. cVDPV 2 has been obtained from environmental surveillance in Borno state where I am based.
Borno is targetted with immunization activities to leave no child missed.

EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Prof. Marycelin Baba
WHO Polio Lab
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Date: Thu 12 May 2016
Source: EpiCore Surveillance Project [edited]

The response to the environmental cVDPV2 outbreak in Borno state, northern Nigeria is proposed as