Eldorado Posted August 25, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2020 "Africa is to be declared free from wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission. "Polio usually affects children under five, sometimes leading to irreversible paralysis. Death can occur when breathing muscles are affected. "Twenty-five years ago thousands of children in Africa were paralysed by the virus. "The disease is now only found in Afghanistan and Pakistan." Full report at the BBC: Link 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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