Taliban to carry out polio vaccinations despite war

The Taliban is planning to carry out a countrywide polio vaccination campaign despite the US-led bombing campaign.

The Taliban is planning to carry out a countrywide polio vaccination campaign despite the US-led bombing campaign.

Health Minister, Mullah Abbas Akhund, says he has asked the World Health Organisation to request a ceasefire to allow the campaign to take place, but he's yet to hear anything.

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