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Researchers Propose New Polio Strategy
Joe DeCapua
Last updated on: October 11, 2013 1:29 PM
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Researchers are calling for a different strategy to eradicate polio in countries where the disease remains endemic, namely, Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. They say greater community involvement and stronger health systems are needed.
All three countries where polio remains entrenched face attack by militants, political unrest and a lack of trust among the populations.
Dr. Seye Abimbola -- of Nigeria?s National Primary Health Care Development Agency ? is one of the authors of two articles that appear in PLOS Medicine. He says it?s time to move away from ? what?s called ? a leader-centric approach to polio eradication...
Researchers Propose New Polio Strategy
Joe DeCapua
Last updated on: October 11, 2013 1:29 PM
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Researchers are calling for a different strategy to eradicate polio in countries where the disease remains endemic, namely, Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. They say greater community involvement and stronger health systems are needed.
All three countries where polio remains entrenched face attack by militants, political unrest and a lack of trust among the populations.
Dr. Seye Abimbola -- of Nigeria?s National Primary Health Care Development Agency ? is one of the authors of two articles that appear in PLOS Medicine. He says it?s time to move away from ? what?s called ? a leader-centric approach to polio eradication...