Author: FDI Admin

It has been 27 years and they have become my family now,” claims Fareed, a 55-year old vaccinator working for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in the challenging area of Kati Pahari, Karachi.

Under the harsh summer weather of Lakhra in District Lasbela, Balochistan, Qadir Bux travels on foot to reach communities in remote areas with a single motivation fueling his drive – saving the lives of children!

Dr Arsalan’s innovative idea of analyzing the area’s problems and dividing them into smaller fragments led to the development of focused strategies. These smaller solutions ultimately resulted in a complete solution that resolved the immunization problem of Jamshed Town, and made Dr. Arsalan a vaccine hero for the community.

A 29-year old single woman living miles away from home, leading an immunization team comprising of 40 men in a large district of Balochistan – Mahgul Noor is the perfect embodiment of women’s empowerment in Pakistan.