https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Afghanistan. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-129078-1790fd72/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-129078-1790fd72/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that routine one-dose MCV delivery alone is insufficient to reach the measles population-immunity threshold under the model's central assumptions, and that sustained two-dose routine immunisation, high-reach SIAs, and restored immunisation-system capacity may be required. Measles Vaccination Outbreak investigation Surveillance Transmission dynamics Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s13690-026-02047-2-9b6ef2f5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s13690-026-02047-2-9b6ef2f5/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings highlight the continued risk posed by persistent WPV1 transmission in endemic areas and the geographic spread of cVDPVs, informing the need for improved campaign quality, sustained surveillance, expanded nOPV2 use where cVDPV2 transmission persists, and strategic resource allocation under declining global health funding. Poliomyelitis Acute flaccid paralysis Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Climate and environment Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013965-645f7528/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013965-645f7528/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ongoing vector proliferation and documented viral circulation indicate a growing regional burden that warrants coordinated monitoring strategies. Chikungunya Dengue Outbreak investigation Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article