Ensuring that no child is missed during polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan is essential to securing a polio-free future for its children, and children around the world. More than 65,000 people across the country are volunteering and working towards this goal, including parents like Mohammad Nasir, pictured here, who ensures that his children and grandchildren receive the crucial drops of polio vaccine on every campaign.
Meet Ashoqullah, a three year old boy living with polio; Doctor Mohammad Sidiq who plays a crucial role in reporting polio cases; Hamid Ullah who brings the crucial vaccines to children; as well as campaign monitors, religious leaders, pharmacists, volunteers and parents who form the network of individuals working tirelessly to eradicate polio in Afghanistan.
Meet the people at the heart of polio eradication here.
