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	Posted: March 2, 2009    Fighting Polio in Nigeria Although polio has been wiped out in most of the world, it is a growing problem in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Nigeria on efforts to fight the spread of the disease. Flash version requires Flash Player 3 of 7 Vaccinators Polio is spread mainly through poor hygiene and sanitation, problems in much of the developing world. Here, health workers vaccinate children in a Nigerian village. Photo Credit: Fred de Sam Lazaro RELATED COVERAGE In-depth Coverage: World View PHOTO GALLERIES Internet Cat Video Festival Best and Worst Countries for Babies on Their First Day of Life Sunset at the Wagah Border			Main: Oil and Politics in Nigeria   Role in the Region   Ethnic Identities   Religious Diversity   Oil Industry   Maps   Government Profile   Leadership Timeline   Archive   Lesson Plans

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