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Health Centers in Herat and the Fight Against Polio
September 26, 2024 Field Stories

Health Centers in Herat and the Fight Against Polio

Herat, Afghanistan – Gul Bibi, a 37-year-old woman, has brought her two-year-old daughter to a health center in the 12th district of Herat city for po...

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How the Polio Vaccine Saved Abdul Rahim from Polio Three Decades Ago
September 25, 2024 Field Stories

How the Polio Vaccine Saved Abdul Rahim from Polio Three Decades Ago

Herat, Afghanistan – 37-year-old Abdul Rahim, who works as a freight carrier in Herat city, regularly received the polio vaccine up to the age of five...

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Efforts to Raise Awareness and Encourage Vaccination Among Families in Herat
September 24, 2024 Field Stories

Efforts to Raise Awareness and Encourage Vaccination Among Families in Herat

Herat, Afghanistan – Amid the growing threat of polio in Herat, awareness and encouragement campaigns conducted by health teams and mobilizers have si...

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Victory Against Disability: The Story of Dr. Noor Ali Mansoor's Strong Will
September 23, 2024 Field Stories

Victory Against Disability: The Story of Dr. Noor Ali Mansoor's Strong Will

Kandahar, Afghanistan – Dr. Noor Ali Mansoor, a 32-year-old physician, is a shining example of strong will and unwavering determination. Despite being...

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UNICEF's 7-Ton Medical Aid: A Major Step Toward Solving Health Challenges in Zabul
September 22, 2024 Field Stories

UNICEF's 7-Ton Medical Aid: A Major Step Toward Solving Health Challenges in Zabul

Zabul, Afghanistan – As part of a recent initiative, UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) provided 7 tons of medical aid to...

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The Lasting Tragedy Behind Polio's Pain
September 21, 2024 Field Stories

The Lasting Tragedy Behind Polio's Pain

Helmand, Afghanistan - Kifayatullah, a 23-year-old resident of Helmand province who has spent every moment of his life dreaming of walking on his own,...

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"Safeguarding Children from Polio is Everyone’s Responsibility"
September 20, 2024 Field Stories

"Safeguarding Children from Polio is Everyone’s Responsibility"

Helmand, Afghanistan - Tribal elders and religious scholars of Helmand province emphasize, in one voice, the importance of administering the polio vac...

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A Hero on the Difficult Path Against Polio
September 19, 2024 Field Stories

A Hero on the Difficult Path Against Polio

Zabul, Afghanistan – In the remote district of Shamulzayi, Zabul, a young man is striving to safeguard children from polio. This 32-year-old man, Daad...

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The Story of a Family Whose Four Children Contracted Polio
September 18, 2024 Field Stories

The Story of a Family Whose Four Children Contracted Polio

Ghazni, Afghanistan – In the Pashtun Abad neighborhood of Ghazni city, a family whose four children have contracted polio endures a life filled with p...

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Polio-Affected Girl: Nasima's Tough Life and Her Family's Endurance
September 17, 2024 Field Stories

Polio-Affected Girl: Nasima's Tough Life and Her Family's Endurance

Ghazni, Afghanistan – Abdul Qader, a 42-year-old resident of Joi Char village in Andar district, Ghazni province, is deeply anxious about his difficul...

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Mohibullah Rashidi's Efforts in Delivering Polio Vaccines to Children
September 16, 2024 Field Stories

Mohibullah Rashidi's Efforts in Delivering Polio Vaccines to Children

Ghazni, Afghanistan - Mohibullah Rashidi, carrying a polio vaccine carrier box on his shoulder, is busy vaccinating nomad children on the outskirts of...

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Ghazni: Public Cooperation in Polio Vaccine Administration Has Increased
September 15, 2024 Field Stories

Ghazni: Public Cooperation in Polio Vaccine Administration Has Increased

Ghazni, Afghanistan — Health officials in Ghazni report that public cooperation in implementing polio vaccination campaigns has significantly increase...

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