The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with international organizations, has initiated the second sub-national polio vaccination campaign for 2024, aiming to combat the spread of the disease.

Running from February 26 to 29, 2024, the campaign targets approximately 7.6 million children under the age of five across various regions of Afghanistan.

Acting Public Health Minister of Taliban, Qalandar Ebad expressed the ministry’s commitment to eradicating polio in Afghanistan through continuous efforts and collaborative initiatives with partners.