The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, raising concerns about the spread of the disease in the country. Afghanistan is one of two countries, along with Pakistan, where polio has never been stopped. The suspension comes right before the September immunization campaign was set to begin, and no reason has been given for the decision. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 18 polio cases in Afghanistan this year, up from six cases in 2023. The WHO is aware of discussions to shift from house-to-house vaccinations to immunizations in places like mosques.
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