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The media has reported on a new case of poliomyelitis in Afghanistan. The new case is located in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. It is reported that this is the first case in the capital since 2001. It is the second case to be reported in the country as a whole for 2014. The case is a three-year-old child from the Kuchi nomadic tribe which travels regularly between Afghansistan and Pakistan.
This case has still to be officially confirmed by the World Health Organisation.
The Ministry of Health has implemented a three-day immunisation campaign in Kabul which will target all children under 5 years-of-age.
(Via The Telegraph - accessed 12/02/14)
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
