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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Africa region free of the Wild Polio Virus.
“African Region is officially declared free of wild polio! Congratulations to all countries, partners & health workers,” WHO tweeted on Tuesday.
With no new cases for three consecutive years, Nigeria becomes the last country in the region to receive the polio-free status.
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