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Afghanistan launches 2nd national polio vaccination campaign of 2025
The four-day initiative, taking place from 26 to 29 May, aims to immunize approximately 11.8 million children under the age of five across the country.
The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), in close coordination with international health partners, has officially launched the second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year.
The four-day initiative, taking place from 26 to 29 May, aims to immunize approximately 11.8 million children under the age of five across the country.
As part of the campaign, health teams will also administer Mebendazole tablets to children between the ages of 24 and 59 months.
Mebendazole is a deworming medication used to treat intestinal worm infections, contributing to improved child health and nutrition.
“The Ministry of Public Health, together with its partners, is committed to eradicating wild poliovirus from Afghanistan,” said Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health.
“We will continue to implement polio vaccination campaigns and provide complementary health services until polio is eliminated from our nation.”
The Minister emphasized the critical role of community engagement in ensuring the success of the campaign. “It is essential that all community influencers—including religious scholars, elders, and parents—support vaccination teams in every corner of the country. We respectfully call on all citizens to contribute to the fight against polio and help protect the future of our children,” he added.
Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that has no cure. It can lead to permanent paralysis and even death in affected children.
While Afghanistan has made significant progress in reducing cases, wild poliovirus transmission persists in some areas.
The Ministry of Public Health remains on high alert and is fully prepared to respond swiftly to any new cases.
Health officials stress that the success of the campaign hinges on the active participation of families and community leaders.
Parents and caregivers are urged to ensure that all children under five are vaccinated during the campaign, thereby protecting them from the lifelong consequences of the disease.
Vaccination teams will be stationed at designated locations across the country during the four-day period.
Families are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local vaccination sites and take advantage of this critical health service.
The Ministry continues to call on all sectors of society to join hands in the collective effort to eradicate polio and promote the wellbeing of Afghanistan’s children.
Noor Jalal Jalali, the Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, participated in the second World Health Organization meeting on traditional medicine during his official visit to India.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Public Health said that the meeting was held in India with the participation of representatives from around 100 countries, health ministers from 23 countries, professional experts from various nations, and officials from different departments of the World Health Organization.
During the meeting, discussions were held on the standardization of traditional medicine, training of individuals active in this field, recognition of traditional medicine as an established reality, and the sharing of countries’ experiences in this area.
The ministry stated that the purpose of participating in the conference was to standardize traditional medicine in Afghanistan, adding that for several decades this sector has been practiced in a non-standard manner and without a defined curriculum or clear principles.
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Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan boost trade and digital finance ties
Minister Sydykov, in turn, pledged the continuation of Kyrgyzstan’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and highlighted his country’s interest in working together on e-governance initiatives.
Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Abdul Salam Hanafi, has met with a high-level Kyrgyz delegation led by Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakhyt Sydykov to discuss expanding bilateral trade and strengthening cooperation in digital financial services.
During the meeting, Hanafi reaffirmed Afghanistan’s readiness to deepen ties with Kyrgyzstan, stressing the importance of developing electronic administration systems and modern banking channels to facilitate trade and financial transactions between the two countries.
Minister Sydykov, in turn, pledged the continuation of Kyrgyzstan’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and highlighted his country’s interest in working together on e-governance initiatives. He also pointed to potential cooperation in areas such as the printing of securities and the development of electronic payment systems.
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India reaffirms healthcare support to Afghanistan, hands over medicines and vaccines
Indian officials said the support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to helping improve healthcare services and access to life-saving treatment in Afghanistan.
India has reaffirmed its commitment to continued humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan, with a focus on the long-term supply of essential medicines.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda held a productive meeting with Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Noor Jalal Jalali. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the health sector and addressing the medical needs of the Afghan people.
During the meeting, a symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines was carried out, reflecting India’s ongoing support for Afghanistan’s healthcare system. The ministry also announced that a larger consignment of medicines, vaccines, and a 128-slice CT scanner is being dispatched to Afghanistan as part of India’s humanitarian assistance efforts.
Indian officials said the support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to helping improve healthcare services and access to life-saving treatment in Afghanistan.
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