Polio -- Afghanistan
Six polio cases have been reported in the southeastern zone after a long time, public health officials say, expressing their concern about the cases. They said 5 of the cases were detected in Khost and one in Paktika province.
Dr. Habib, an official at the Immunization Regional Office, said he was in touch with the Public Health Ministry and provincial officials to prevent an increase in polio cases.
He said some people were reluctant to vaccinate their children based on various rumors
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