Over 58,600 children in northern Gaza received the final dose of the polio vaccine as health workers race against time to conclude the campaign.
The WHO and UNICEF emphasized the need for at least 90 percent vaccination coverage to interrupt poliovirus transmission, a challenging target amidst ongoing conflict.
The initial goal was to vaccinate 119,000 children in northern Gaza, but escalating hostilities and access issues now render this target unlikely to achieve.
Israeli airstrikes have impeded the vaccination efforts, limiting access for health workers and families, which ultimately jeopardizes the effectiveness of the polio campaign.
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