Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Public Health of the IEA, in coordination with its international partners, has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign across the country.

The campaign will run from 2 to 5 November 2026, with the aim of vaccinating 12.8 million children under the age of five. In the Southern Zone, the campaign will be conducted from 3 to 6 November, while in Logar Province, it will take place from 9 to 13 November.

In addition to the polio vaccine, children in the Southern, South-Eastern, Western and Eastern Zones will also receive albendazole tablets to prevent intestinal worm infections.

The Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, stated that the Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with its international partners, is committed to preventing the spread of poliovirus throughout Afghanistan. He called on religious scholars, tribal elders, parents and influential community members to support vaccination teams.

Spokesperson, Information and Public Relations Directorate