Afghanistan, April 9 -- Polio-Free Afghanistan has announced a new nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign set to begin next Monday, calling on families across the country to ensure their children receive the life-saving drops. The campaign is aimed at protecting children under five and pushing Afghanistan closer to the long-standing goal of eradicating polio for good.
According to campaign organizers, the drive will be held in most provinces on Monday, while Bamiyan and Daikundi are expected to be excluded for now because of cold weather and access concerns. Health teams are expected to work through clinics, schools and other public gathering points to widen coverage and reduce the number of missed children.
The campaign comes at a cr...