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Paralyzed Legs, Enlightened Mind: Niaz Mohammad’s Warning
May 20, 2025 Field Stories

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 - but it can never be undone.” Kabul, Afghanista...

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Advocate for Change: Farmanullah on the Frontlines of Child Health
May 15, 2025 Field Stories

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 of children. This is the story of Farmanullah...

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Abdul Rahim: A Dedicated Volunteer in the Fight Against Polio in Paktika
May 10, 2025 Field Stories

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 to their daily tasks....

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From Inspiration to Action: The Long Journey Toward Polio Prevention
April 26, 2025 Field Stories

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 man sets out every day to...

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A Light in the Heart of Darkness: A Brave Young Man’s Fight Against Polio
April 20, 2025 Field Stories

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 the city’s sky. But unlike others, the wor...

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On the Frontline; Efforts to Protect Children
April 15, 2025 Field Stories

On the Frontline; Efforts to Protect Children

Paktika, Afghanistan - The first rays of morning had yet to light the dusty alleys of Laman village in the Angoor Adda area of Barmal district, Paktik...

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A Determined Young Man’s Tireless Fight Against Polio
April 10, 2025 Field Stories

A Determined Young Man’s Tireless Fight Against Polio

Logar, Afghanistan - As the first rays of the morning sun spread across the mountains of Mohammad Agha district in Logar province, 31-year-old Mohamma...

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The Heavy Price of Parental Neglect: Polio Victim Muhammad Usman
December 29, 2024 Field Stories

The Heavy Price of Parental Neglect: Polio Victim Muhammad Usman

Herat, Afghanistan – In a modest home in the seventh district of Herat city, 11-year-old Muhammad Usman sits beside his father, staring at his immobil...

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Polio Vaccination: The Efforts of Mothers and Vaccinators for the Safe Future of Children
December 26, 2024 Field Stories

Polio Vaccination: The Efforts of Mothers and Vaccinators for the Safe Future of Children

Herat, Afghanistan – On a sunny morning, 25-year-old Wajiha, holding one child in her arms and another by the hand, arrives at a polio vaccination sit...

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Mahjabin Halimi: From Challenges to Change – The Journey of Protecting Children from Polio
December 23, 2024 Field Stories

Mahjabin Halimi: From Challenges to Change – The Journey of Protecting Children from Polio

Herat, Afghanistan – In a relatively spacious hall of the Minarets Health Center in Herat, amidst mothers cradling their children, Mahjabin Halimi, a...

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Nargis: A Mother Battling Challenges for Her Children's Health
December 20, 2024 Field Stories

Nargis: A Mother Battling Challenges for Her Children's Health

Herat, Afghanistan – In the health center of Herat City's seventh district, a mother named Nargis is sitting on a bench with her five children. She is...

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Herat's Fight Against Polio: No Child Can Enter the City Without Vaccination
December 18, 2024 Field Stories

Herat's Fight Against Polio: No Child Can Enter the City Without Vaccination

Herat, Afghanistan – In response to increasing polio cases in southern Afghanistan, Herat province has taken serious measures to prevent the spread of...

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