UN delays polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to airstrikes and displacement
Summary: The UN has postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes and mass displacement. The final phase was set to start on Wednesday, aiming to vaccinate 119,000 children after a recent polio case left a baby paralyzed.
Previous vaccination efforts had successfully reached over 559,000 children in Gaza, but the current military offensive has limited access. The UN stated that conditions are unsafe for families and health workers, making it impossible to proceed with the vaccinations.
The Israeli military has indicated that the vaccination campaign will begin soon, despite the challenging environment. The World Health Organization expressed hope that the campaign could start within a week, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
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