Protecting Children from Polio is a Human Duty, Says Polio-Free Afghanistan

Health officials warn protecting children from polio through vaccination remains a religious and humanitarian duty as cases persist in vulnerable Afghan communities.

The organization Polio-Free Afghanistan stressed that protecting children from polio is both a religious obligation and a humanitarian responsibility for families.

In a statement released Tuesday, the group warned that polio permanently paralyzes children and can affect them for life if vaccination campaigns are ignored.