SOCIETY — April 11, 2026
Polio Vaccination Campaign to Begin in 32 Provinces on April 13
The Ministry of Public Health announced a spring polio vaccination campaign targeting 12.6 million children under five, running April 13-16 in most provinces but postponed in Daikundi, Bamyan and Ghor due to weather. Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali called on religious scholars, elders and parents to support the drive, with vitamin A supplements also provided.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Ariana News and RTA — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) - The Ministry of Public Health announced a spring polio vaccination campaign targeting approximately 12.6 million children under the age of five. The drive is set to run from April 13 to 16 across most of Afghanistan's 32 provinces, with support from international partners.
The campaign has been postponed in Daikundi and Bamyan provinces due to cold weather. It will be conducted one week later in Ghor province.
Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali spoke at the opening ceremony on April 11. He urged religious scholars, elders and parents to support the effort to eradicate polio from the country.
Children aged 6 to 59 months will receive vitamin A supplements during the vaccination campaign.
The initiative aims to protect young children from polio, a crippling disease that remains a public health challenge in Afghanistan despite ongoing efforts.
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Reliability assessment
Corroborated by two outlets (Pajhwok, RTA) with direct on-record attribution to named Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali and Ministry of Public Health announcement.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign to Launch in Afghanistan Next Week – DID PRESS AGENCYen.didpress.com
According to the announcement, the program will be implemented broadly in all provinces except Daykundi Province and Bamyan Province, where the campaign has been postponed due to cold weather conditions.
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Where reports agree
- MoPH announced first round of spring polio campaign targeting 12.6 million children under five
- Campaign scheduled for April 13-16 with exceptions in specific provinces
- Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali made on-record statements committing to polio eradication
- Vitamin A supplements to be provided alongside polio vaccine
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Pajhwok
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Ariana News
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RTA
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