Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Polio Cases in Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Authors

  • S.M. Giwa Department of Geography & Environmental Management, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • H.S. Abdullahi Department of Geomatics, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
  • A. A. Ahmad Department of Geomatics, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
  • S. M. Halliru Department of Geography, Federal College of Education Zaria
  • A. Y. Muhammad Department of Geography, Federal College of Education Zaria
  • U.B. Suleiman Department of Geography, Federal College of Education Zaria
  • B. Shehu Sardauna Memorial College, Kaduna

Keywords:

Poliomyelitis; Mapping; Spatial distribution; Immunization.

Abstract

This study analysed the spatio-temporal distribution of polio cases in Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, which
comprises of BirninGwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Kaduna North, Kaduna South and Kajuru. Records of polio
cases from the year 2006 to 2016 were collected from Primary Health Care Development Agency and State
Ministry of Health. This includes addresses of the infected children and the healthcare centres visited by the
infected children. Mobile topographer was used to take the home coordinates while ArcGIS 10.1 was used to
analyse the data. The result of the analysis showed that significant numbers of polio cases were recorded in
settlements along the major roads linking so many towns and villages most especially in Birnin Gwari Local
Government Area. It was recommended that robust security patrol team should be deployed in these areas so as
to tackle the security problems thereby making these areas accessible to health workers.
 

Published

2016-06-24

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Articles