The World Health Organization (WHO) announced six new polio cases recorded in Afghanistan and Pakistan within one week.
On Monday, September 30, the organization issued a statement. The statement warned of the rising number of polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The statement reported that health officials registered two positive cases of the disease in the districts of Maiwand and Ghorak in Kandahar province. They also recorded one case in the Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand province.
The surge in polio cases in Afghanistan comes amid the banning of vaccinations by the Taliban regime. Several reports highlight this situation.
Additionally, the WHO confirmed three new polio cases in Pakistan, specifically in Pishin, Balochistan; Hyderabad, Sindh; and Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries in the world that have not eradicated polio. The disease continues to affect children in these countries.
Statistics show that since the beginning of this year, health officials have recorded 22 cases of the disease in Afghanistan and 24 cases in Pakistan.
Polio is an infectious disease that primarily affects children under five years old, causing lifelong paralysis in severe cases.
The resurgence of polio in these countries highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination campaigns and public health measures to combat the spread of the disease.
International health organizations and local governments must collaborate to strengthen polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Immediate action is essential to prevent further outbreaks and protect vulnerable children.
This news is sourced from [Khaama] and is for informational purposes only.
