TY - JOUR AU - George, Nsikakabasi AU - Eyibio, Otu PY - 2021/10/04 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Strategies to Achieve Health Equity: The Case of Wild Polio Eradication in Kano State, Nigeria JF - Social Innovations Journal JA - SIJ VL - 9 IS - SE - Equity and Justice DO - UR - https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/937 SP - AB - <p>Nigeria was declared being declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in June 19, 2020 and subsequently, the African Region received certification for being polio0free on August 25, 2020. This historic gain was not without challenges and struggles to birth its fruition. The Kano State Ministry of Health was able to overcome the challenges and ensure this feat with the implementation of effective strategies. This article explores these strategies and recommends their integration among countries’ health systems to achieve positive gains and the global goals.</p> ER -