I spent years wondering what it feels like to scratch my nose — Borno polio survivor

A polio survivor in Borno State, Adama Yerima, has recounted her experience of living with the virus from childhood, saying she has spent years wondering what it feels like to scratch her nose or run in the rain, while urging parents to safeguard their children by ensuring they are vaccinated. The s
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