Polio vaccinations began in northern Gaza despite interruptions by Israeli forces, which detained a UN convoy for over eight hours, threatening campaign continuity.
Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA expressed concern about the vaccination campaign, stating, "The convoy suffered heavy damage and faced threats, raising questions about our ability to proceed with immunizations."
The Israeli military cited intelligence reasons for detaining the convoy, claiming there were suspects among the team, which emphasizes the ongoing tensions affecting health initiatives.
The Gazan Ministry of Health confirmed the vaccination campaign's commencement, intending to safeguard children from polio, underlining the urgency amid challenging conditions.
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