WHO reports six Polio cases in one week in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that six cases of polio were recorded in Afghanistan and Pakistan within one week.

On Monday, September 30, the organization issued a statement warning of the rising number of polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The statement reported that two positive polio cases were registered in the districts of Maiwand and Ghorak in Kandahar province, and one case was recorded in Nahr-e-Saraj district of Helmand province.

The surge in polio cases in Afghanistan comes amid the banning of vaccinations by the Taliban regime in the country, according to several reports.

Additionally, the WHO confirmed three new polio cases in Pakistan, specifically in Pishin, Balochistan; Hyderabad, Sindh; and Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the only two countries in the world where polio has not been eradicated, and it continues to affect children.

According to statistics, since the beginning of this year, 22 polio cases have been recorded 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.

Despite global efforts to eradicate polio, its persistence in Afghanistan and Pakistan remains a significant challenge. Ensuring vaccine access and raising awareness are crucial steps in safeguarding children from this preventable disease.

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