Polio Vaccination Drive: Urgent Plea to Afghan Returnees
The Polio-Free Afghanistan program has issued a fervent appeal to Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan. The program urges parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations at border crossings.
This crucial initiative, reported by Khaama News on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, aims to prevent the resurgence of the crippling disease. The program is particularly focused on protecting vulnerable children.
Thousands of Afghan refugees return from Pakistan regularly, posing a potential risk of polio transmission if unvaccinated. The program’s intensified efforts at border points are therefore critical.
The success of Afghanistan’s polio eradication efforts hinges on comprehensive vaccination coverage. This urgent appeal underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and community participation in safeguarding public health. The government’s commitment to a polio-free nation will be tested by the effectiveness of this border-level intervention.
