Mohammad Dawood and the Tragedy of His Polio-Induced Disability
Helmand, Afghanistan – Mohammad Dawood, a 33-year-old resident of Lashkargah city, Helmand province, pays the heavy price of his family’s…
Fawzia and Fatima Seek to Protect Their Children from Polio
Badakhshan, Afghanistan – It’s early in the morning, and the sun has just risen over the hills of Layaba, a…
The Story of a Young Man Disabled by Polio
Paktika, Afghanistan – Hekmat, a 24-year-old young man from the Chakn village of Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, contracted…
Herat Regional Hospital: A Stronghold in Saving Children from Polio
Herat, Afghanistan — On a typical day at the Herat Regional Hospital’s vaccination section, the air is filled with the…
Health Ambassadors: Guardians of Children’s Future
Balkh, Afghanistan – In the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, two dedicated polio vaccination campaign volunteers, Anisa…
The Impactful Efforts of Helmand’s Local Media in Polio Prevention
Helmand, Afghanistan Helmand province’s local media are seen as a powerful force behind polio vaccination campaigns, shifting public perceptions and…
Changing Minds, Changing Lives: The Efforts of Social Mobilizers in Polio Prevention
Badakhshan, Afghanistan – The role of social mobilizers in Afghanistan’s fight against polio has increased more than ever. Among the…
An Inspiring Hero: Ilham Prevents Polio and Other Diseases Through Hygiene
Paktika, Afghanistan – On a sunny afternoon, Jamaluddin Ilham gathers dozens of villagers in a remote area of Sharan city,…
Aziz Gul: A Shield for Children Against the Poliovirus
Herat, Afghanistan – In a remote village in the Injil district of Herat province, a mother named Aziz Gul, wearing…
Voice of the Disabled: “Vaccinate Your Children So They Don’t Suffer Like Us”
Balkh, Afghanistan – Disabled residents of Balkh, who suffer from both their disabilities and society’s harsh treatment, are urging parents…