Fighting polio in the COVID-19 context
Africa recently achieved the status of being certified free of wild poliovirus. Wild polio is just one of the three strains of the deadly virus, and the declaration of being certified wild polio free is a laudable achievement and thanks to the persistent commitment of governments, international organizations, health workers, parents and community…, Quick 5 facts:, What is polio? Polio is a viral disease that is transmitted mainly from person to person, mainly through a faecal-oral route. While there is no cure for polio, the disease can be prevented through the administration of a vaccine. If a population is fully immunized, they will be protected against all forms of polioviruses. How many doses of OPV…