One moment, one decision
The helplessness of a child paralyzed by polio changed the course of my life. That day, I decided to become…
A young volunteer from Khost has spent the last eight years working to protect children’s future
Shoukatullah believes the fight against polio succeeds by earning parents’ trust. Driven by that conviction, he has dedicated the past…
A young man’s commitment to a safer future for children
In every community, there are people who turn their commitment to a safer future for children into action. Hamidreza Bahadari…
The first fIPV & OPV vaccination campaign of the year begins
Kabul, 13 June 2026: The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in coordination with international partners,…
“Polio limited my body, but not my dreams”: The story of Mohammad Salim
Mohammad Salim was four years old when polio changed his life forever. Today, 36 years later, he is sharing his…
The memory that became a promise to protect children
The experience of a young girl’s paralysis inspired Naseebullah Hussainkhel to join the fight against polio and protect other children…
From first steps to greater responsibility: Janat Gul’s mission to protect children
Janat Gul Ehsas began his fight against polio as a volunteer. Today, as a coordinator, he works to ensure that…
The second sub-national polio vaccination campaign of the year begins
Kabul, 18 May 2026: The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in coordination with international partners,…
Mohiuddin’s four-decade journey to safeguard children
A seasoned health worker in Panjshir, who has spent nearly four decades safeguarding children through vaccination, is now passing his…
Every long journey, for a child
For the past 15 years, Sulaiman Haqyar has been working in a remote mountainous area of Parwan Province to protect…