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Gaza aid groups launch urgent polio vaccination campaign

The Associated Press — August 17, 2024, 05:35 PM UTC

Summary: Aid groups in Gaza are launching a vaccination campaign to prevent a polio outbreak, following one confirmed case and suspected cases detected in wastewater. With 600,000 children targeted for vaccination, a seven-day pause in hostilities is requested. Polio vaccination rates have dropped from 99% to 86% since the war began. The World Health Organization plans to deliver 1.6 million doses to Gaza amid deteriorating sanitation conditions.

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    Gaza reports first polio case in unvaccinated child (khaleejtimes.com)
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    Polio returns to Gaza, threatening children's health amid conflict (firstpost.com)
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    UN urges Gaza ceasefire for polio vaccination campaign (ABC News)
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