Gaza Achieves Major Polio Vaccination Milestone Amid Conflict

Over 550,000 children vaccinated in Gaza as health officials aim to prevent the first polio outbreak in 25 years.

More than 552,000 children under age 10 in Gaza have received the first dose of the polio vaccine.
The vaccination campaign was initiated after the first polio case in Gaza in over 25 years was detected in a 10-month-old child.
Health officials from WHO and local organizations coordinated efforts despite challenges posed by ongoing conflict and access restrictions.
Polio was initially detected in sewage samples from central and southern Gaza, raising concerns of a potential outbreak.
The campaign may be extended to ensure at least 90% vaccination coverage, which is crucial to stopping the virus's spread.