In response to the first polio case in 25 years, a large-scale vaccination campaign has commenced in Gaza, targeting approximately 640,000 children amidst ongoing conflict.
The World Health Organization announced that Israel agreed to limited pauses in fighting to facilitate the health initiative, aiming to prevent an outbreak in the war-stricken area. The campaign, supported by Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies, plans to operate eight hours a day through September 9, starting in central Gaza before moving to the more heavily affected northern and southern regions.
This health emergency unfolds as Gaza grapples with the devastating impacts of war, including significant civilian casualties and the destruction of critical infrastructure.
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Health authorities begin large-scale polio vaccinations in war-ravaged Gaza
Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies have begun a large-scale campaign of vaccinations against polio in the Gaza Strip, hoping to prevent an outbreak in the territory that has be
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Mass polio vaccine drive begins in Gaza with aim of reaching about 640,000 children
Israel has said the vaccination program will continue through Sept. 9 and last eight hours a day. Gaza recently reported its first polio case in 25 years — a 10-month-old ... and hospitals shut down by the war. Around 90 percent of Gaza’s population ...
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Polio vaccination drive begins in war-struck Gaza after first case in 25 years
The World Health Organisation has said Israel agreed to limited pauses in the fighting to facilitate the campaign. There were initial reports of Israeli strikes in central Gaza early Sunday, but it was not immediately known if anyone was killed or wounded.
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