WHO DECLARES NIGERIA POLIO FREE
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria polio free, following the completion of documentation for the free status.
The UN health agency made this announcement on its regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, official Twitter handle.
“Today, Nigeria’s complete documentation for Wild Polio virus-free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC).
“It is a historic day for Nigeria, Africa, and the Global Polio Programme,’’ WHO tweeted.
Dr. Faisal Shuaib, Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), took to his official Twitter handle and described the documentation as historical.
“Amazing moment in history to have had our polio-eradication documentation accepted by (ARCC); the Nigeria team led by NPHCDA and partners demonstrated evidence of our polio-free status.
“Nigeria achieving a Wild Polio Virus-free status today is significant on multiple fronts,’’ Dr. Shuaibu said.
He went on to commend the incredible leadership of President Buhari.
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