Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Five Afghanistan’s Provinces

DID Press: A polio vaccination campaign began on Monday in five Afghan provinces, with children in Nangarhar, Kunar, Kabul, Herat and Farah set to receive vaccines against the disease, the Polio-Free Organization said.

According to the organization, the campaign is being conducted in Nangarhar, Kunar, Kabul, Herat and Farah, where eligible children will receive polio vaccines to help prevent the disease.

The organization urged families to cooperate with vaccination teams and ensure that eligible children are available to receive the vaccine.

Polio is a viral disease that primarily threatens children, while routine vaccination can prevent infection and help stop the spread of the virus.