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September 3, 2024

Urgent Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched Amid High Risk in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully vaccinated over 161,000 Palestinian children in Gaza against polio within just two days, surpassing its target. This urgent campaign was prompted by the high risk of poliovirus type 2 infections in the region. Dr. Rick Peppercorn, WHO representative in the Palestinian Territories, reported that vaccination efforts were particularly ...

September 1, 2024

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Gaza’s First Polio Case in 25 Years Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign

Gaza has reported its first polio case in 25 years, affecting a 10-month-old boy who is now paralyzed in one leg. In response, Palestinian health authorities, alongside United Nations agencies, have launched a large vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing around 640,000 children. Despite ongoing violence and logistical challenges, efforts will focus on central Gaza before ...