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In a significant public health push, Gaza has received a shipment of polio vaccines aimed at protecting over 640,000 children from the virus, marking the first such effort in 25 years due to a recently reported case. The United Nations, alongside Israeli and Gazan health officials, is coordinating this critical initiative.
The campaign, led by UNICEF and supported by the World Health Organization and UNRWA, involves the distribution of 1.2 million polio vaccine doses. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed the vaccines’ arrival and is preparing for a widespread inoculation campaign targeting children under the age of 10.
The distribution process faces considerable challenges due to the ongoing hostilities in the region, which have persisted for nearly a year. These conditions have severely complicated logistics and access to essential services, making the timely and effective distribution of vaccines a pressing concern for all parties involved.
This vaccination drive underscores the complex interplay of health and conflict in the region, highlighting the urgent need for ceasefires and cooperation to address public health emergencies amidst warfare.
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