WHO formally announces removal of Nigeria from polio-endemic list

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally removes Nigeria from the list of polio-endemic countries. The announcement comes after the historic achievement of the country in interrupting the transmission of wild poliovirus for a period of 15 months, which exceeds WHO’s target for interruption. Only 2 countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) remain polio-endemic, down from more […]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Appa-sourceTheAfric...