The Global Polio Eradication Initiative's Polio Oversight Board met in Berlin to discuss the 2027 budget and program strategy. The WASH Cluster has released its achievements for September 2026, detailing assistance provided to returnees. The International Organization for Migration's Displacement Tracking Matrix continues to monitor mobility patterns at border points with Iran and Pakistan.

Protection risks remain a significant concern for vulnerable populations, exacerbated by the absence of durable solutions. Humanitarian funding for Afghanistan is well below requirements, potentially impacting the scope and scale of response efforts.

UNHCR is implementing various protection programs to address the needs of vulnerable populations. WASH assistance has been provided to returnees at transit centers and zero points. The country hosts a substantial number of refugees and internally displaced persons.

Specific details on the outcomes of the Polio Oversight Board meeting regarding Afghanistan are not yet covered in recent reporting.