Health Organization (WHO), a new polio case has been reported in Surkh Rod district of Nangarhar province, as Afghanistan continues to face healthcare challenges in preventing the disease.
WHO data shows that 21 polio cases were reported across Afghanistan in 2025, while the number has risen to 36 in 2026.
Polio is a contagious viral disease that primarily affects children and can cause permanent paralysis. Health experts emphasize that vaccination, participation in vaccination campaigns, and cooperation from families are essential to preventing the disease.
Health authorities and international health organizations continue to stress the importance of maintaining vaccination programs and ensuring that all children receive polio vaccines.
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