Gaza Polio Vaccination Campaign Resumes Amid Conflict

Efforts to vaccinate children against polio in northern Gaza restart despite access constraints and ongoing Israeli military operations.

The third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza has resumed after being delayed due to intense bombardments and access issues.
Approximately 119,000 children under ten in northern Gaza need a second dose of the polio vaccine, but reaching this target is unlikely due to restricted access.
The campaign's effectiveness is compromised as around 15,000 children in towns like Jabalia and Beit Hanoun remain inaccessible.
A reported strike on a vaccination center in Gaza City injured six people, including four children, during a humanitarian pause, which Israel denies.
UN agencies urge respect for humanitarian pauses to ensure successful vaccination and prevent further spread of the virus in the region.