Tag: Polio

At World Health Summit, Global Leaders Pledge $2.6b To End Polio
October 19, 2022 No Responses

At World Health Summit, Global Leaders Pledge $2.6b To End Polio

Leaders meeting at the World Health Summit in Berlin on Tuesday, pledged an extra 2.6 billion dollars in funding toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio.  The historic boost came at an event co-hosted by...
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How Nigeria Fought, Won Polio Virus War, By Buhari
June 22, 2020 No Responses

How Nigeria Fought, Won Polio Virus War, By Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated fellow citizens on the joyous and historic occasion as Nigeria becomes Wild Polio Virus Free. Buhari also appreciated all partners, local and international, for their relentless efforts in ensuring the clean health ...
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WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free
June 19, 2020 No Responses

WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio, following the completion of documentation for the free status. The UN health agency disclosed this on its regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, official twitter account @W...
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