Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (10): Nigeria (BO), new cases, RFI
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (10): Nigeria (BO), new cases, RFI
Polio -- NigeriaNigeria's hope of being certified polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) next year might have been dashed, as 2 new cases have been reported. Health authorities in Abuja have, however, remained silent, with key officials refusing to be quoted.The 2 cases of wild polio virus (WPV) were discovered in Gwarzo and Jere Local Government Areas of Borno State, yesterday [10 Aug 2016].A top health official told The Guardian the country has decided to term it a 'suspicion', while Read more [...]
