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AfghanistanPoliovirus Cases Continue to Circulate in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Wild poliovirus cases have reached 36 in Afghanistan and six in Pakistan, with environmental surveillance indicating continued circulation of the virus.
Background
Afghanistan and Pakistan are among the last countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic. Efforts to eradicate the disease face challenges including vaccine hesitancy, insecurity, and difficulties reaching all populations, making global eradication a persistent public health goal.
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Poliovirus Cases Continue to Circulate
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoReports indicate a persistent circulation of wild poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan, based on case numbers and environmental surveillance.
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