Gaza Polio Vaccination Drive Faces Major Obstacles Amid Conflict

UN and aid agencies struggle to launch critical immunization campaign due to Israeli evacuation orders and ongoing hostilities.

UN pauses aid deliveries in Gaza after new Israeli evacuation orders complicate vaccination efforts.
Over 640,000 children under 10 need urgent polio vaccination to prevent a potential outbreak.
Aid workers call for a humanitarian pause to safely administer vaccines amid severe overcrowding and poor sanitation.
Israeli military cooperation includes the delivery of vaccines but lacks commitment to a ceasefire.
Health experts warn of rapid virus spread if vaccination campaign fails, with one confirmed case of paralysis so far.