New polio case detected in Paktika: MoPH
New polio case detected in Paktika: MoPH
KABUL (Pajhwok): A new polio case has emerged in Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province, taking to 13 the number of infected children in Afghanistan
, the Ministry of Public Health
(MoPH) said on Sunday.
In a statement, the Public Health Ministry said it along with its partners would respond urgently to prevent more children from being paralyzed.
The statement added Bismillah, a 24-month child, was diagnosed positive on December 16, the seventh case in Barmal district.
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