One Volunteer, Two Drops, Thousands of Protected Children
Kabul, Afghanistan – Romal Mokhles, a 32-year-old resident of the Qala-e-Zaman Khan area of Kabul city, is one of thousands…
Fathullah and the Fight Against Polio
“When the community stands behind you, you are not just a worker; you are a champion of change.” Maidan Wardak,…
A Pain, A Purpose: How a Brother’s Suffering Drove One Man to Fight Polio
Nangarhar, Afghanistan – Ihsanullah, a 35-year-old resident of Zawa village in Khogyani district, begins the first day of the polio…
The second national polio vaccination campaign of the year begins
Kabul, 26 May 2025: The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in coordination with international partners,…
Paralyzed Legs, Enlightened Mind: Niaz Mohammad’s Warning
“I don’t want a single child to go experience the pain I experience every day. Polio can be prevented —…
Advocate for Change: Farmanullah on the Frontlines of Child Health
In a modest corner behind a simple desk, a young man works each day for the healthy future of thousands…
Abdul Rahim: A Dedicated Volunteer in the Fight Against Polio in Paktika
Paktika, Afghanistan – Morning rain has cleared the air in Wazakhwa district of Paktika province, and villagers are heading off…
From Inspiration to Action: The Long Journey Toward Polio Prevention
Nangarhar, Afghanistan – In the Lal Pur district of Nangarhar, where the Kabul and Kunar rivers meet, a compassionate young…
The first national polio vaccination campaign of the year begins
Kabul, 21 April 2025: The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in coordination with international partners,…
A Light in the Heart of Darkness: A Brave Young Man’s Fight Against Polio
Kabul, Afghanistan – The day is slowly coming to an end, and the last glimmer of sunlight is vanishing from…