The emergence of a polio case in Gaza, after 25 years, highlights the urgent need for vaccination amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises affecting children.
The UN's call for breaks in the fighting aims to vaccinate over 640,000 children, which underscores the severity of the current health crisis in Gaza.
Guterres emphasized that preventing polio spread demands coordinated efforts, urging all parties involved in the conflict to ensure humanitarian pauses for vaccinations.
Poliovirus transmission often occurs through contaminated water and sewage, making immediate vaccination efforts critical to protect vulnerable children under five.
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