Community Leaders’ Role in Polio Eradication: Fighting Rumors and Promoting Vaccination
Raqiba Hamidi Badakhshan, Afghanistan – In Afghanistan’s local communities, especially in remote areas, the role of elders, leaders, and influential…
Public Cooperation in Polio Vaccine Administration Has Increased
Rahmatullah Marjankhel Ghazni, Afghanistan — Health officials in Ghazni report that public cooperation in implementing polio vaccination campaigns has significantly…
From Concerns to Awareness: Efforts to Eradicate Polio in Badakhshan
Raqiba Hamidi Badakhshan, Afghanistan – Badakhshan, a remote and mountainous province in the northeast of Afghanistan, has been grappling with…
Polio-Affected Girl: Nasima’s Tough Life and Her Family’s Endurance
Rahmatullah Marjankhel Ghazni, Afghanistan – Abdul Qader, a 42-year-old resident of Joi Char village in Andar district, Ghazni province, is…
“Safeguarding Children from Polio is Everyone’s Responsibility”
Saeed Zabuli Helmand, Afghanistan – Tribal elders and religious scholars of Helmand province emphasize, in one voice, the importance of…
Polio Vaccination Campaigns in Badakhshan: Challenges, Collaborations, and Parents’ Experiences
Raqiba Hamidi Badakhshan, Afghanistan – Due to its complex and challenging geography, Badakhshan has long faced major hurdles in combating…
How the Polio Vaccine Saved Abdul Rahim from Polio Three Decades Ago
Marzia Frotan Herat, Afghanistan – 37-year-old Abdul Rahim, who works as a freight carrier in Herat city, regularly received the…
Marzia Sadiqi: “I am Working to Eliminate Negative Perceptions about the Polio Vaccine”
Abdul Saboor Serat Balkh, Afghanistan – Marzia Sadiqi, a 23-year-old resident of Mazar-i-Sharif’s 5th district in Balkh province, is actively…
Victory Against Disability: The Story of Dr. Noor Ali Mansoor’s Strong Will
Saeed Zabuli Kandahar, Afghanistan – Dr. Noor Ali Mansoor, a 32-year-old physician, is a shining example of strong will and…
Joint Efforts of Mothers, Health Workers, and the Community in the Fight Against Polio
Raqiba Hamidi Badakhshan, Afghanistan – Vaccination is one of the most effective methods in combating viral and contagious diseases like…