At least 83 poliovirus has been recorded in 14 states

10/25/2024

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has disclosed that at least eighty-three cases of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) have been recorded in 14 states this year.

The Executive Director of the NPHCDA, Muyi Aina, made the revelation in Abuja during the 2024 World Polio Day commemoration.

He acknowledged the ongoing challenge of eradicating cVPV2, a mutated virus that has been spreading since 2021, while reiterating the agency’s ongoing efforts, including the identify, enumerate, and vaccinate (IEV) strategy, aimed at improving the effectiveness of the polio campaign and interrupting cVPV2 transmission.

Written by: bossgmsi

Rate it

Local News

Doctor seizes twins in exchange for unpaid hospital bill

The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma on Friday has launched an investigation into Silas Nwamadi, Medical Director of Goodwill Maternity in Obinze, Owerri West. Nwamadi allegedly detained twin boys, Chidindu and Chijindu, born at his facility on May 4, after their parents could not pay the delivery bill. The Commissioner ordered the immediate release of the twins, denouncing the doctor’s claim that his demand for the babies in exchange […]

10/25/2024 1