The key facts

  • UNICEF reported on October 26 on cooperation with Japan to vaccinate children in Afghanistan
  • The priority is polio prevention and expanding access to healthcare
  • According to UNICEF, more than 21 million people in Afghanistan need humanitarian assistance

Vaccination support funded by Japan

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on October 26 that with the support of the government and people of Japan, it is helping to provide children in Afghanistan with vaccines and essential medical services. The cooperation aims to expand children's access to healthcare and to prevent polio. The fund thanked Japan for its long-standing support of Afghan children and stressed that every child deserves a future free of polio, noting the importance of continuing vaccination.

Context: the scale of humanitarian needs

According to UNICEF, more than 21 million people in Afghanistan are expected to need humanitarian assistance, and many families face difficulties in obtaining basic medical services. This is why the fund considers it necessary to continue vaccinating children, provide primary healthcare, and expand the population's access to medical services. The announcement was posted on the Uzbek-language and Russian-language versions of Zamon.uz; the publication does not report specific funding amounts or vaccination coverage figures.