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Nigeria is haunted by what seems to be an inevitable dead end in eradicating the Poliovirus. False information and an overall fear of vaccinations has turned into guerrilla warfare when battling the poliovirus, rather than one common goal against it. … Continue reading →

There is no “Art of Eradicating Polio”, groups affected by violence and dishonesty will almost forever stay reluctant- as seen in Nigeria. Nigeria’s corruption has created great division within the country. Trusted officials have spread rumors stating that Polio vaccines … Continue reading →

The spread of polio certainly will never come to an end if people choose not to get vaccinated. With such little amount of cases of polio may seem good, it is still out in the world. The main factor as … Continue reading →

The art of eradicating polio is becoming an increasingly difficult task plagued by instability and counter efforts in the last remaining polio strongholds. Nigeria, one of the remaining strongholds, is plagued by violence caused by a overlapping mess of cultures … Continue reading →

Haruna Katata The extermination of polio is increasingly difficult because of the result of fear-mongering within Nigeria. Haruna Kaita, a professor of pharmacy at Ahmadu Bello University, is known for spreading false information against the polio vaccine. There have been … Continue reading →

Polio disease has effected the human population before twentieth century began. This disease causes permanent paralysis which hinders the nervous system inactive and has a slight chance of one’s death to occur. Its influence has spread from poor neighborhoods in … Continue reading →

As desirable a goal as it certainly is, we must face the grim reality that polio will not be permanently eradicated, at least not anytime soon. Though inoculation efforts can and should be pursued where it is feasible, there will … Continue reading →