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Pakistani Health Hero Faces Death Daily
15 Jul
Summary
- Health worker Ishrat Rahim risks her life to eradicate polio in Pakistan.
- A documentary, 'Shadows in Sunlight,' highlights the dangers she and colleagues face.
- Over 200 health workers have lost their lives fighting polio in the region.
Ishrat Rahim is a dedicated health worker in Pakistan, striving to eliminate polio despite facing constant peril. The short documentary "Shadows in Sunlight" offers an intimate look at the risks encountered by Rahim and her fellow workers as they attempt to administer the polio vaccine.
The film, set to premiere on Documentary+ this Friday, July 17, debuted at the HollyShorts Film Festival last August. It follows Ishrat in Peshawar, Northwest Pakistan, where she begins her days under the protection of armed guards.
She and her female colleagues navigate deep-seated cultural suspicions and constant refusals while under the threat of violence. This perilous work has tragically claimed the lives of over 200 health workers.
"Shadows in Sunlight" aims to bring this significant human story to a global audience, showcasing the heroism of individuals like Ishrat and the systemic challenges in the worldwide effort to eradicate polio.
