Salvador highlighted the global impact of hepatitis, noting that 304 million people worldwide are affected by chronic hepatitis B and.

The WHO noted that 80.1% of suspected cases involved children under the age of five, and 45.3% of the cases.

Since the beginning of 2024, Afghanistan has reported 35,021 suspected measles cases with 147 associated deaths.

Critics argue that the meeting undermines the sacrifices of polio vaccinators reportedly killed in Taliban attacks.

The ministry stated that the visit aims to enhance coordination between international health organizations and the Taliban-run health ministry.

Balkh is currently experiencing scorching, sunny weather, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius

UNICEF, in partnership with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, has supported over 27,000 health workers in Afghanistan.

Ghulam Rasool, Sayed's father, regrets his decision to prevent polio vaccination teams from entering their village five years ago.

Khost province reported the highest cumulative incidence of suspected measles cases.

UNICEF noted that this rate is ten times higher than the global average. Additionally, nearly 15 percent of Afghan children.