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UN calls for Gaza ceasefire to vaccinate against polio

aljazeera.com — August 16, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for humanitarian pauses in the Gaza conflict to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign for children under 10, following the detection of the virus in the region. Hamas supports this request, emphasizing the need for medical supplies for over two million Palestinians. The campaign aims for 95% vaccination coverage in two rounds, set to begin in late August and September.

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