03/09/2026
Behind every successful vaccination effort is a network of people using data, strengthening skills, and solving challenges in the field.
Between May and July 2026, the AFETP technical team visited Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktia, and Paktika in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to assess the impact of the PHEP-PEO program. Through interviews with graduates and supervisors, facility visits, and EPI data triangulation, the team identified improvements in technical capacity, vaccinator performance, and data consistency.
The experience highlighted how investing in the skills of public health professionals can strengthen immunization systems and support the fight against polio.