WHO reports 23 Polio Cases in Afghanistan this year
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report stating that 23 cases of polio in children have been recorded in Afghanistan since the beginning of this year.
On Tuesday, November 12, WHO reported in its weekly update that three new polio cases were registered in October, two in the Maiwand and Ghorak districts of Kandahar and one in the Nahri Saraj district of Helmand.
The report noted that a total of 71 polio cases have been documented, with 23 occurring in Afghanistan and 48 in Pakistan.
Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the only two countries in the world where polio has not been completely eradicated.
Previously, WHO reported that the total environmental cases of polio this year reached 410, with 74 cases in Afghanistan and 336 in Pakistan.
These findings highlight the ongoing struggle against polio in Afghanistan, where political instability and limited healthcare access continue to challenge eradication efforts.
Despite global initiatives, both Afghanistan and Pakistan face significant obstacles in achieving a polio-free status, underscoring the need for sustained international support and local commitment to public health.
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