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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