Persistence in Health Care: Polio Vaccines in Nigeria

Persistence in Health Care: Polio Vaccines in Nigeria

Nigeria, often referred to as having the highest “zero-dose population in the world,” is moving away from fragmented health campaigns toward an integrated vaccination campaign aimed at protecting about 106 million children from measles, rubella and polio. Though Nigeria was certified polio-free in 2020 due to its approach to implementing routine immunization, health care workers continue to provide treatment and care for children who have slippe…