The vaccination campaign had initially aimed to reach at least 640,000 children in Gaza, but the WHO reports that only about 560,000 have been treated with the first dose.
UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, stated that despite the ongoing conflict, families are turning out in high numbers to vaccinate their children.
Health care workers in Gaza are pushing forward with a vaccination initiative despite relentless attacks and widespread hunger that challenge the overall logistics.
A second dose of the vaccine is crucial for efficacy, but logistical challenges, including lack of child documentation and harsh conditions, make follow-up difficult.
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