Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaigns in Afghanistan

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, a move that is likely to have significant consequences for the region and beyond. Afghanistan, along with Pakistan, is one of the two countries where the spread of polio has never been stopped. The reason for the suspension is unclear, as no statement has been made by the Taliban-controlled government. This decision may have major repercussions for other countries in the region and potentially globally, as polio is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease.