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

• Main Authors: Gregory C. Umeh (Author), Faisal Shuaib (Author), Audu Musa (Author), Sisay G. Tegegne (Author), Fiona Braka (Author), Pascal Mkanda (Author), Richard Banda (Author), Usman Adamu (Author), Terna I. Nomhwange (Author), Eyiotoyo Arenyeka (Author), Semeeh A. Omoleke (Author), Ticha M. Johnson (Author), Kehinde Craig (Author), Ibrahim Idris (Author), Hadiza Iyal (Author), Ishaku G. Sambo (Author), Peter Nsubuga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...