As the war in Gaza drags on, the emergence of polio is a serious concern that has prompted international pressure and a swift response from Israel to facilitate vaccinations.
The decision to pause fighting for vaccinations comes within six weeks after the World Health Organization reported traces of poliovirus in Gaza's wastewater, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
With a confirmed case of polio in Gaza's first child in 25 years, the need for a vaccination drive becomes critical, especially given the war's devastation of healthcare infrastructure.
This unprecedented vaccination campaign amid ongoing hostilities reflects the dire humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the implications of polio spreading to neighboring countries.
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