The Afghanistan polio vaccination campaign has begun across most provinces, health officials have confirmed, as efforts intensify to eliminate the virus.
The Afghanistan polio vaccination campaign is being implemented in all provinces except Daykundi, Bamiyan and Ghor. Authorities say the rollout in Daykundi and Bamiyan has been delayed due to cold weather, while the campaign in Ghor is expected to begin one week later.
Officials say difficult weather conditions in central regions have limited access for vaccination teams to reach remote communities. The programme in those areas will proceed once conditions improve.
Health authorities have urged families to ensure their children receive the vaccine, warning that low coverage could increase the risk of further spread of the virus.
Afghanistan remains one of the few countries where polio cases are still reported. Officials stress that continued Afghanistan polio vaccination campaign efforts are essential to control and ultimately eradicate the disease.
The Afghanistan polio vaccination campaign aims to interrupt transmission of the poliovirus, with health workers emphasising that sustained public cooperation is key to achieving a polio-free future.
