Region/Country: Afghanistan

A collection of health campaign stories captured and curated by Linksbridge SPC. Malawi will launch a national polio outbreak response vaccination campaign in March, following the detection of the first wild poliovirus case in Africa in five years. The case is also Malawi’s first in 30 years.
This month's spotlight is on the launch of COVID-19 campaigns around the world, including early successes and challenges in conflict-prone regions. Also learn the latest about other outbreak responses and local campaigns.
Pakistan's anti-polio campaign reaches 40 million children and Liberia introduces typhoid conjugate campaign. Colombia opens 2,500 sites nationwide to vaccinate against 26 communicable diseases. Learn the latest about other outbreak responses and local campaigns.
Bangladesh launches MR campaign delayed since March 2020 due to COVID-19. India reschedules polio immunization drive to avoid conflict with COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Guyana launches final round of multiyear MDA against LF. Learn the latest about other outbreak responses and local campaigns.
Bangladesh to restart previously delayed measles-rubella campaign. Ghana runs a subnational Yellow Fever campaign in select districts. 40,000 children in Northern Afghanistan miss polio campaign due to restrictions in Taliban-held areas. Learn the latest about other outbreak responses and local campaigns.
Philippines measles, polio and rubella pilot campaign cut short due to Typhoon Quinta and rise of COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers. Nigeria resumes mass Yellow Fever vaccination campaign and South Sudan launches MDA against schisto. Learn the latest about other outbreak responses and local campaigns.