Afghanistan reported four new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases so far this year, compared to 24 in Pakistan.
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.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to launch Pakistan's campaign, he said they aim to immunise millions of children
The World Health Organization reported that three new wild polio cases were reported last week in Pakistan; no new cases were reported in Afghanistan
The polio campaign will be done in conjunction with the Islamic Development Bank, along with Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Hanan Balkhy, the World Health Organization's director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, met in Kabul this week for talks with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the IEA’s...