Afghanistan polio snapshot – August 2018

Update on polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan for August 2018

In August

-Intensified eradication efforts are continuing in Afghanistan, in close cross-border coordination with Pakistan.

-Efforts are focusing on reaching children in hard-to-reach areas, and among mobile population groups.

-Subnational surveillance sensitivity continues to be strengthened.

 

For full update please click on pdf below.


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