World Polio Day: Region records 31% decrease of cases in 12 months, says WHO

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said African region has made significant progress in efforts to totally eradicate poliovirus, as it recorded 31% decrease in the number of detections of the virus in 12 months.

The WHO regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, in a statement to mark the day, said the development has put Africa at a threshold of polio eradication, if the feat is sustained.

The statement said with