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Afghanistan: WHO EMR Polio Bulletin Issue No. 1449, Week 27 (ending on 12/07/2026)
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· July 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The total number of reported cases in 2026 is now 14, with 11 cases in Afghanistan and 3 cases in Pakistan.
New cases of wild poliovirus type 1 have been reported in the region. Four new cases were identified in Afghanistan, with two cases in Nangarhar province and one case each in Hilmand and Hirat provinces. The total number of reported cases in 2026 is now 14, with 11 cases in Afghanistan and 3 cases in Pakistan.
Environmental samples have also tested positive for the virus, with 12 new samples reported in Afghanistan and 1 in Pakistan. Further details on the cases and environmental samples are available from the WHO EMR Polio Bulletin. The bulletin provides updates on the situation in the affected countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and others in the region.
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Category: disaster Published: July 15, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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