Polio: UNICEF and Zamfara take action against the disease

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Polio: UNICEF and Zamfara take action against the disease

UNICEF and Zamfara State’s Ministry of Information and Culture held an awareness walk in Gusau to mark World Polio Day. The walk began at the Gusau Emir’s Palace and ended at Dr. Karima Primary Health Care Centre. Organisers urged parents and caregivers to ensure children receive all recommended doses of the polio vaccine. The initiative underscored the role of cooperation among government, development partners, traditional leaders and communities in polio eradication.

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