Taliban, polio vaccination and Afghanistan
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday. It’s a devastating setback for polio eradication, since the virus is one of the world’s most infectious and any unvaccinated groups of children where the virus is spreading could undo years of progress.
The Taliban suspends polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. says
Afghanistan is one of two countries in which the spread of the potentially fatal, paralyzing disease has never been stopped. No reason was given for the suspension.
Taliban halts Polio vaccination campaigns, sparking global concern
No explanation for suspension has been provided and representatives from Taliban-controlled govt have yet to comment
Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan: UN
Afghanistan is one of two countries in which the spread of the potentially fatal, paralysing disease has never been stopped. The other is Pakistan.
Taliban suspends polio vaccinations in Afghanistan
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN said Monday. It's a devastating setback for polio eradication, since the virus is one of the world's most infectious and any unvaccinated groups of children where the virus is spreading could undo years of progress.
Afghanistan halts polio vaccinations amid concerns over women's role
On Monday, the AP news agency reported suspending the polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. Official reasons were not provided, but the opposition claims it is about limiting women's participation in vaccination efforts.
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