Afghanistan Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Polio

The Afghanistan Polio Free Initiative has urged parents across the country to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations as efforts continue to prevent the spread of the disease in Afghanistan.

In a statement issued on Thursday, 5 November, the organisation said the polio vaccination campaign is ongoing, with the aim of protecting children against the highly infectious viral disease.

The organisation thanked families for their cooperation and emphasised the importance of ensuring that all children are vaccinated.

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a contagious viral disease that primarily affects children under the age of five. In some cases, it can cause permanent paralysis of the limbs.

Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent polio. Health organisations continue to stress the importance of administering vaccines regularly and on time to protect children from the disease.