Archives Tag: Global Polio Eradication Initiative

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Nigeria is Now Polio-free!

April 19, 2022

Polio, the paralysing disease which affects children, is no longer endemic in Nigeria. The World Health Organisation made this announcement on Friday, 25th September, 2015. Earlier this year, the organisation declared Nigeria polio-free for a year. Read also: Nigeria Declared Polio-free For a Year This latest achievement takes Nigeria off the list of countries where … Continue reading Nigeria is Now Polio-free!

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$100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Billionaire and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a donation of $100 million for polio eradication, through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The donation would benefit Nigeria, as one of the countries where people are still infected with the disease. The GPEI has a six year plan to eradicate polio, and billionaire, Bill … Continue reading $100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria

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