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The number of polio cases in Afghanistan has risen to 42, with six new cases reported in Nangarhar, Kandahar, and Kabul. The United Nations emphasizes the urgent need for vaccination efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

42 Polio Cases Recorded in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n

As the World Polio Day approaches, reports indicate that six new polio cases have been identified in Nangarhar, Kandahar, and Kabul provinces. Consequently, the total number of individuals affected by this dangerous virus in Afghanistan has reached 42.<\/p>\n

New Polio Cases in Afghan Provinces<\/h2>\n

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also noted that a positive environmental sample for polio has been detected in Kandahar. Since the beginning of this solar year, the total number of positive environmental samples of the virus in Afghanistan has reached 93.<\/p>\n

UN Reports Rising Polio Cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan<\/h2>\n

At the same time, Pakistan has reported six new cases of the disease. Last year, 21 polio cases were documented in Afghanistan and 31 in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Need for Vaccination on World Polio Day in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n

To mark World Polio Day, which will be observed on November 2, the aim of the events is to raise public awareness and encourage families to participate in vaccination campaigns. The <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Afghanistan reports a total of 42 polio cases following the identification of six new infections in Nangarhar, Kandahar, and Kabul. 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