Africa is declared free of wild polio – a landmark moment that comes after Nigeria goes four years without any cases. Its eradication comes after a decades-long campaign that has sometimes cost vaccinators their lives. In tonight’s show we speak to Dr Richard Mihigo, the WHO’s Immunization and Vaccine Development Coordinator in Africa.
WHO declares Africa free of wild polio
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