Event Brief
Fears of Pak-Afghan Hostilities Spike Polio Cases
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: Environmental samples show a reduction in polio, but tensions may lead to a rebound during high-transmission season.
WHO: Pakistan
WHAT: Polio cases spike due to hostilities
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM ET
WHERE: Islamabad
WHY: Ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions could create an opportunity for the virus to rebound.
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