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A Local Leader's Effective Efforts to Protect Children from Polio
November 3, 2024 Field Stories

A Local Leader's Effective Efforts to Protect Children from Polio

Takhar, Afghanistan – As autumn arrives in Takhar, the yellow and orange leaves of the trees blanket the ground like a carpet, and the cold winds revi...

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The Fight Against Polio: The Story of Ahmad Shah's Efforts and Dedication
November 2, 2024 Field Stories

The Fight Against Polio: The Story of Ahmad Shah's Efforts and Dedication

Kabul, Afghanistan – In the Deh Sabz district of Kabul, a young man works tirelessly every day to protect children from polio. Ahmad Shah, originally...

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A Volunteer, A Hope: Gul Ahmad Qadri’s Efforts to Eradicate Polio
November 1, 2024 Field Stories

A Volunteer, A Hope: Gul Ahmad Qadri’s Efforts to Eradicate Polio

Kabul, Afghanistan – Gul Ahmad Qadari, a young man from the village of Bektut in Kabul’s Paghman district, has been serving as a volunteer in polio va...

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Decline In Negative Perceptions Around Polio Vaccines: The Story of Noria and Gul Ahmad
October 30, 2024 Field Stories

Decline In Negative Perceptions Around Polio Vaccines: The Story of Noria and Gul Ahmad

Herat, Afghanistan – Noria, a 30-year-old mother, sits with her two daughters on her lap, laughing together. Her laughter reflects the joy and peace o...

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Polio Prevention: Tireless Efforts of Vaccinators in Guzara District
October 29, 2024 Field Stories

Polio Prevention: Tireless Efforts of Vaccinators in Guzara District

Herat, Afghanistan – Pari Gul Mohammadi, wearing a white coat and a green mask, walks among the children who have come for vaccination. One by one, sh...

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Pari Gul Ibrahimi: Protecting Children in Guzara, Herat
October 28, 2024 Field Stories

Pari Gul Ibrahimi: Protecting Children in Guzara, Herat

Herat, Afghanistan – Twenty-six-year-old Pari Gul Ibrahimi is one of the leading women fighting against polio in the Guzara district of Herat, where s...

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Herat Regional Hospital: A Stronghold in Saving Children from Polio
October 27, 2024 Field Stories

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 sounds of children crying and l...

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Aziz Gul: A Shield for Children Against the Poliovirus
October 26, 2024 Field Stories

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 a hijab, walks hand in hand with he...

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A Person Who Safeguards His Community's Children from Polio
October 25, 2024 Field Stories

A Person Who Safeguards His Community's Children from Polio

Herat, Afghanistan – In an impoverished and vaccine-skeptical region of western Herat, a 65-year-old man named Noor Mohammad Moradi works quietly yet...

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Tribal Leaders: Strong Support behind Polio Vaccine Campaigns
October 24, 2024 Field Stories

Tribal Leaders: Strong Support behind Polio Vaccine Campaigns

Zabul, Afghanistan - The tribal leaders of Zabul play a pivotal role in expanding the coverage and ensuring the success of polio vaccination campaigns...

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The Tireless Struggle of Brave Volunteers on the Frontline Against Polio
October 23, 2024 Field Stories

The Tireless Struggle of Brave Volunteers on the Frontline Against Polio

Kandahar, Afghanistan – On a warm morning as the sun begins to rise, Abdul Rahman, a dedicated vaccinator, stands with his fellow volunteers at the ze...

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The Impactful Efforts of Helmand’s Local Media in Polio Prevention
October 22, 2024 Field Stories

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 r...

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