08/07/2024 08:40 (UTC)

Afghanistan launches vaccination campaign in several provinces

Kandahar, Jul 8 (EFE/EPA).- Afghanistan Polio Eradication Initiative on Monday has announced the launch of a vaccination campaign in several provinces, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease in the country.

Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the only two countries in the world where polio has not been eradicated among children, highlighting the critical importance of vaccination campaigns and cross-border cooperation to prevent its spread. (Camera: QUDRATULLAH RAZWAN).

FOOTAGE SHOWS CHILDREN BEING VACCINATED IN KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN.

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Date: 08/07/2024 08:04 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Health » Disease
Health
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 85 seconds
Reference: 55014091513
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