Polio

Polio

August 22, 2019

As of today, Nigeria is finally polio free

It has taken Nigeria a long, long time, but finally, we are Polio free. It has taken 30 years of continuous global intervention, and billions of Naira to tackle the infectious disease that primarily infects children causing significant nerve damage and in extreme cases, paralysis. As a childhood disease, Polio ravaged the world, causing millions... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] Gates Foundation praises Nigeria on polio immunisation report

Despite the gale of dark cloud hovering over the country, there’s something to cheer. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) owned by Billionaire businessman Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, the University of Minnesota and the United States Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy have commended Nigeria for transparency in the latest world... Read More

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January 31, 2017

We want food not polio vaccines, Jos communities tell govt

Communities in Jos-North local government have rejected the ongoing immunisation exercise against polio, stating that it should be replaced with food. Hannatu Davat, a local immunisation officer disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, in Jos on Monday. “The communities have shunned entreaties by the immunisation officers; they say the vaccine should be replaced with... Read More

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January 6, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Make details of DSP Alkali’s murder public, Wike tells Police Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigeria Police not to hide the circumstances that led to the murder of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Alkali and his orderly during the rerun... Read More

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January 6, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Babcock student commits suicide | No new case of polio in Nigeria – FG | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Make details of DSP Alkali’s murder public, Wike tells Police – YNaija Babcock student commits suicide – YNaija We’ll not disclose whereabouts of remaining Chibok girls – Defence spokesman – YNaija No new case of polio in Nigeria – FG – YNaija Amosun names new head of... Read More

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January 4, 2017

‘No case of polio infection in Cross River’

The Cross Rivers State government on Wednesday dismissed reports that a case of polio virus was discovered at Ekpene Eki community in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state. There was report that an infant has been infected with the virus community. However, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, in a press briefing in... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Polio: FG releases N9.8 billion for immunisation

The Federal government has released the sum of N9.8 billion for polio eradication and immunisation programme. Acting Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Emmanuel Odu, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference. The action by the Federal Government is in reaction to two new cases of polio in the country.... Read More

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September 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners

From the papers this morning – a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria – YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls – YNaija I am sometimes tempted to represent another country says Okagbare – YNaija New election date clashes with WASSCE exams again – YNaija FG can’t... Read More

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September 5, 2016

Polio outbreak: Nigeria may be in grave danger

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said a third case of polio has been reported in Nigeria after two others were discovered last month. Nigeria was to be declared polio free this year, until two new cases of the deadly virus was discovered “A third child has been paralysed by wild poliovirus type one in... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Polio: FG, WHO begin vaccination

The Federal Ministry of Health in conjunction with WHO, UNICEF and partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have rolled out an emergency Polio immunization campaign in Borno, an official said. The UNICEF Chief of Communication, Doune Porter, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the campaign would commence in the accessible parts of... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Polio returns to Nigeria for the first time since July 2014

The Honourable Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole has confirmed an outbreak of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) in Borno state. In a statement released on Thursday by the Assistant director, press and public relations, Federal Ministry of Health, Olajide Oshundun, the outbreak affected two children from Gwoza and Jere Local Government Areas of the state.... Read More

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Free surgery for poor Nigerians, others

The Federal government would on Sunday commence the provision of free surgery to 10,000 poor and needy Nigerians who are registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. The Federal ministry of health would also provide free breast and cervical cancer tests to 18,000 Nigerians and free diabetes and hypertension tests for 500,000 Nigerians. The programme,... Read More

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August 17, 2015

Finally! Africa is free of “wild” cases of polio

Africa has been battling different kinds of diseases and epidemics, but we’ve made a breakthrough in one epidemic, Polio. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa has been free of wild cases of Polio since July, as a result of a dedicated vaccination campaign that has advanced the continent towards zero cases. This is good news... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Our health sector climbs higher: Nigeria exits the polio club

by Laila Ibrahim The World Health Organization has commended Nigeria for its successful containment of the deadly Ebola virus and urged other countries to emulate its control method. The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Margaret Chan, who stated this during a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan on the Ebola Virus and Polio... Read More

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The Gates foundation sees a polio free Nigeria in 2018

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria could be declared a polio-free nation in 2018 even though a national eradication campaign has had to contend with an insurgency in the north, Bill Gates says. Gates also said that the country could cut the number of polio cases to zero next year The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports the global... Read More

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Opinion: Preventing disabilities is our collective responsibility

by Dr. Freeman Osonuga Efforts must be made by governments at all levels to reduce delays in accessing health care by pregnant women. An initiative such as the Abiye (Safe Motherhood) Project of the Ondo State government of Nigeria has been globally acclaimed for reducing maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality, and should therefore be... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Nigeria, the last polio frontier (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir The most potent force against defeating the polio virus has been insecurity; going into the red flag states of Borno and Yobe states has been hazardous to vaccinators. Nigeria is fighting several battles, on several frontiers, from the insurgency in the North Eastern corner, to the debilitating poverty across the country to the polio... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Aww, she’s so sweet: Actress, Funke Akindele joins the bike-athon to ride against polio (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi Actress Funke Akindele got out of her comfort zone for a worthy cause today as she joined a bike riding event to campaign against polio. The star was recently signed on by the Rotary Club as its ambassador to fight against the scourge and as is typical for “Jenifa”, she went hands-on... Read More

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September 18, 2013

120 people arrested for refusing polio vaccine in Niger

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a move to firmly eradicate polio from the state, the Niger State Government has arrested 120 people for refusing vaccination to prevent the scourge. This comes barely a week after the state government issued a statement in which it threatened to jail anyone who prevented his or her child from receiving... Read More

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September 16, 2013

Lagos begins immunization against polio and other diseases

As the Local Immunization Days (LIDs) begins in Lagos State today the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has called on parents, especially mothers and care givers to ensure that their children are immunized. The commissioner who made the appeal at the weekend said the state wide programme is aimed at immunizing the children... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Terrorism: Boko Haram kills 3 people, demand N1m from Borno traders

Following the dislodgement of Boko Haram camps in some parts of Borno State by troops which had forced many of the terrorists to scavenge for food from villagers, the terrorists have resorted to armed robbery thereby robbing innocent civilians and killing three passengers after collecting unspecified amount of cash and food items from their victims... Read More

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September 13, 2013

Yels! Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele joins Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, others as Polio Ambassador (PHOTO)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Funke Akindele has received another title to add to her list; the actress and quintessential brand ambassador has been appointed a Polio Ambassador by the Rotary Club International. Funke aka Jenifa was brought on board to help the Rotary Club achieve its goal of ridding the world of Polio in a new... Read More

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Temie Giwa: The doctor ordered primary health care (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa Primary health care in Nigeria is truly horrific… Clinic filled with overworked and underpaid staff members, who are so prone to mistakes that if Nigerians were remotely litigious, lawyers would suddenly become overnight celebrities and billionaires. The International Finance Corporation claims that $4.5 billion investment is needed to repair Nigeria’s health system... Read More

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December 14, 2012

The only way for Nigeria in polio and money laundering is up – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

…the Army has gotten tired of waiting for the police in the bid to claim first prize in rescuing Prof. Okonjo, mother of our Minister of the Economy. It’s a feel good Friday today, so greetings to those of you in Lagos, especially those who will have to enjoy the Redemption Camp traffic today. You... Read More

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