Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance intensification for polio certification in Kaduna state, Nigeria: lessons learnt, 2015–2016

Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance intensification for polio certification in Kaduna state, Nigeria: lessons learnt, 2015–2016

Abstract Background Nigeria has made remarkable progress in its current efforts to interrupt wild poliovirus transmission despite the re-emergence of wild poliovirus in 2016. The gains made in Nigeria have been achieved through concerted efforts by governments at all levels, traditional leaders, hea...

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Main Authors: Gregory C. Umeh, Faisal Shuaib, Audu Musa, Sisay G. Tegegne, Fiona Braka, Pascal Mkanda, Richard Banda, Usman Adamu, Terna I. Nomhwange, Eyiotoyo Arenyeka, Semeeh A. Omoleke, Ticha M. Johnson, Kehinde Craig, Ibrahim Idris, Hadiza Iyal, Ishaku G. Sambo, Peter Nsubuga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Acute flaccid paralysis
Polio certification
Kaduna state
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6186-y

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