The campaign aims to vaccinate about 640,000 children against polio amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, with over 72,600 vaccinations reported on the first day.
The World Health Organization noted that the presence of one paralysis case suggests hundreds more could be infected, as polio often shows no symptoms.
With 90% of Gaza's population displaced and health services crippled by war, health officials are increasingly alarmed about potential disease outbreaks.
Israel has granted limited pauses in fighting to aid the vaccination efforts, but challenges persist due to ongoing conflicts and devastated infrastructure.
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