Gaza faces polio risk amid ongoing conflict and health crisis
The Guardian — July 26, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) is sending over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza after the virus was detected in wastewater samples. The region has seen over 39,000 deaths and widespread health system collapse amid ongoing conflict. Vaccination rates have dropped from 99% to 86%, leaving many children unprotected. Only 16 of 36 hospitals are operational, exacerbating the health crisis.
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