Poliovirus has been largely eliminated in many parts of the world due to extensive vaccination campaigns. However, poliovirus continues to circulate in several countries, including the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
According to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), Afghanistan is currently facing an ongoing outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1).
In 2024, the number of WPV1 cases in Afghanistan rose significantly, reaching a total of 24 cases. So far this year, the GPEI has confirmed two cases.
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