Communication for Polio Eradication: Presentations from the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria

The summaries and presentations below were part of a June 2007 United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)-hosted meeting dedicated to examining polio communication efforts, in the context of the final global push towards polio eradication. State-specific presentations for Nigeria's polio-endemic states were given by in-country communication and health practitioners. These were assessed by an external Technical Advisory Group (TAG) panel of experts who provided communication strategy recommendations based on evidence presented and data gathered on field-visits to endemic states. Communication strategies presented at this meeting were primarily focused on:

• Analysing the results of programmes implemented through June 2007.
• Detailing activities on national and sub-national levels, specific to social mobilisation, community engagement, data monitoring, and media and political advocacy strategies.
• Suggesting a planned communication programme for the next 6- to 12-month period, designed to support Nigeria's polio eradication efforts in the event of a resurgence of cases or population/programme fatigue.

Please see the below links for summaries and full presentations from this meeting.

Overview of Wild Poliovirus Epidemiology In Nigeria
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Engaging Communities for Polio Eradication in Nigeria - Review of the National Communication Strategy
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Data Management in IPDs - Issues and Challenges
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Jigawa State Presentation - Country Communication Review
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Kano State - Country Communication Review
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Katsina State Presentation - Polio Eradication Initiative Country Communication Review
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Polio Communication in Nigeria: Interruption and Beyond
Final TAG Recommendations
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