In the last year-and-a-half, Nigeria hasn’t seen a single child become paralyzed due to the wild poliovirus. The WHO officially removed the African nation from its polio endemic list late last year, but Nigerian leaders are quick to say that, in order to maintain their status, the country will need to continue to be vigilant about vaccinating its citizens. Over the past 30 years, polio eradication has been an important part of the continent’s health infrastructure, and a well-trained cohort of healthcare workers have been working vigilantly to bring the vaccine to far-reaching communities that often get overlooked. Officials say that, to keep the future bright for its children, the nation should continue its fights against polio.

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