1st polio case reported in Afghanistan in 2019
January 29, 2019
Kabul: Afghanistans first polio case in 2019 was reported in Kandahar province, where a 22-month-old girl from Spin Boldak district was infected by the poliovirus.
According to a statement the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz said, this case indicates that the poliovirus is still transmitting in Kandahar and the South region. This childs life is now changed forever. It is really sad that she will never walk properly again, therefore I call upon all of you, our Muslim parents, caregivers, community elders and health workers to work together to protect our innocent children against this disease and eradicate polio in our country.
January 29, 2019
Kabul: Afghanistans first polio case in 2019 was reported in Kandahar province, where a 22-month-old girl from Spin Boldak district was infected by the poliovirus.
According to a statement the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz said, this case indicates that the poliovirus is still transmitting in Kandahar and the South region. This childs life is now changed forever. It is really sad that she will never walk properly again, therefore I call upon all of you, our Muslim parents, caregivers, community elders and health workers to work together to protect our innocent children against this disease and eradicate polio in our country.
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