SOCIETY — April 9, 2026
Polio Vaccination Campaign to Begin Next Week Across Afghanistan
Polio-Free Afghanistan announced a nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign starting next Monday, targeting children under five in most provinces except Bamiyan and Daikundi. The initiative addresses persistent wild poliovirus transmission in Afghanistan, one of two countries where the virus remains endemic.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
Polio-Free Afghanistan has announced a nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign starting next Monday.
The drive targets children under five years old and will cover most provinces across the country, excluding Bamiyan and Daikundi due to cold weather and access issues.
Vaccinations will be administered through clinics, schools and public gathering points. House-to-house delivery has not been widely used since late 2024, with efforts relying instead on site-to-site methods.
Afghanistan is one of only two countries, alongside Pakistan, where wild poliovirus remains endemic. The country reported new wild poliovirus cases in 2025, with ongoing transmission particularly in southern and eastern regions.
International partners are working to immunize more than 12 million children across all 34 provinces as part of broader efforts to eradicate the disease.
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Reliability assessment
Single source (Khaama Press) reports direct announcement by named organization Polio-Free Afghanistan with concrete, checkable details including start date, targeted age group, excluded provinces, and delivery methods.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "life-saving drops", "critical moment", "the scale of the challenge and the urgency" – these phrases introduce mild emotional framing and advocacy by emphasizing the vital importance and pressing need for vaccination.
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
DID Press: Afghanistan Polio-Free Organization has announced that a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin next Monday (13 April 2026) across Afghanistan.
The Polio Free Afghanistan organization has announced that a polio vaccination campaign will be conducted across all provinces of Afghanistan next week.
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