Gaza Polio Vaccination Drive Completes Amid Conflict

Over 556,000 children receive vaccinations despite ongoing hostilities, though thousands remain unvaccinated in inaccessible areas.

The second round of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza successfully vaccinated 556,774 children under 10 with a second dose.
Despite achieving 94% coverage overall, approximately 7,000 to 10,000 children in northern Gaza remain unvaccinated due to access issues.
The campaign faced significant challenges, including intense bombardments and mass displacements, particularly in northern Gaza.
Humanitarian pauses allowed the campaign to proceed, but the limited area covered restricted efforts primarily to Gaza City.
UN agencies and health organizations continue to call for a ceasefire to facilitate health and humanitarian interventions.