GENEVA — The first phase of a large-scale polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has concluded successfully, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, providing nearly 200,000 children in the center of the Palestinian territory with their initial dose.
With Gaza lying in ruins and the majority of its 2.4 million residents forced to flee their homes due to Israel's military assault — often taking refuge in cramped and unsanitary conditions — disease has spread.After the first confirmed polio case in 25 years, a massive vaccination effort began on Sunday, aided by localized 'humanitarian pauses' in fighting.
AFP PHOTONo child left behindMore than 500 teams, consisting of nearly 2,200 health and community outreach workers, took part in the campaign in central Gaza, with vaccinations provided at 143 fixed sites across the area.In addition, mobile teams visited tents and hard-to-reach areas, including those outside the agreed humanitarian pause zone.
Hails Success Of Polio 1St Phase Vaccination Campaign In Gaza
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