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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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 -…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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