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Why do many find the surveillance map of Nigeria hard to believe?

In this article, you are invited to apply the knowledge you have gained so far by analyzing a map of polio surveillance data (Step 2.4).
Review the map used in the lecture:

A map of Nigeria shows that the vast majority of the regions have achieved both surveillance objectives. Three regions missed Adq, and four missed NPAFP. None missed both, and only one was silent Image source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)

The Independent Monitoring Board for polio eradication showed this map of surveillance quality in Nigeria with the caption, “Many find this hard to believe.” 

Why? What do you think is going on here?

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