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Afghanistan: WHO EMR Polio Bulletin Issue No. 1444, Week 22 (ending on 07/06/2026)
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) Cases:No new WPV1 positive cases reported this week. In total, 52 WPV1-positive cases have been confirmed in 2025 to date (21 from Afghanistan and 31 from Pakistan in 202
Key takeaway The new reported WPV1 environmental samples are: 2 from Balochistan province (1 each from Dera Bugti and Chaman), 2 from Bannu district of Kyber PakhtunKhwa province, with collection dates between 5th and 12th May 2026.
Why this matters
The latest polio bulletin from the WHO EMR highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating the disease, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The presence of wild poliovirus type 1 in environmental samples in Pakistan, including in the Balochistan province and Kyber PakhtunKhwa province, suggests that the virus is still circulating in these areas. The fact that 123 WPV1-positive environmental samples have been reported in 2026, with 89 from Pakistan, underscores the need for continued vaccination efforts and surveillance in these regions. The situation is further complicated by the presence of vaccine-derived poliovirus cases in countries such as Somalia and Sudan, which highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage and improving sanitation and hygiene practices. As humanitarian relief efforts continue in these countries, it is crucial to prioritize polio vaccination and surveillance to prevent further outbreaks and ultimately achieve eradication.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) Cases:No new WPV1 positive cases reported this week. In total, 52 WPV1-positive cases have been confirmed in 2025 to date (21 from Afghanistan and 31 from Pakistan in 202
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