UN urges Gaza ceasefire for polio vaccination campaign
ABC News — August 16, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC
The UN is urging a ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign after a 10-month-old baby was confirmed as the first case in 25 years. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 640,000 children under 10. Polio, which can cause paralysis and death, is now circulating in Gaza, with three children showing symptoms. The situation poses risks beyond Gaza, potentially affecting neighboring countries.
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