Afghanistan: WHO announces second round of polio vaccination campaign in six provinces

Aug 28, 2023

As polio remains a persistent issue in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the second round of the polio vaccine campaign has...

Taliban failed to save its citizens, health workers in Afghanistan: Report

Mar 01, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 1 : The recent killing of polio vaccinators in Afghanistan is a cause for concern, especially in a country where lack...

Afghan health ministry launches polio vaccination drive

Dec 13, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], December 13 : The Afghan health ministry launched a campaign on Monday to innoculate millions of children in Afghanistan against polio.

Polio cases rise in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Oct 03, 2024

Polio cases have seen a sudden spike in Pakistan and Afghanistan, endangering global efforts to eradicate the disease.

Afghanistan reports 4th polio case this year

Jun 02, 2023

The case is of a 48-month-old male child who had the onset of paralysis on May 16, 2023.

Afghanistan reports third Polio case of 2023

May 25, 2023

A new polio case from the Nazyan district of Nangarhar province has been reported, affecting a 30-month-old male child.