Gaza's Polio Vaccine Drive Struggles Amid Ongoing Conflict

Efforts to vaccinate children against polio face immense obstacles from war and a broken healthcare system.

A polio vaccination drive in Gaza aims to protect 650,000 children under 10 from the virus.
The campaign faces significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and a devastated healthcare system.
Humanitarian pauses have been crucial for administering vaccines but are not guaranteed to ensure safety.
Preventable diseases are rising in Gaza, with medical facilities and supplies severely lacking.
Over 490 healthcare workers have died in the conflict, further crippling the healthcare response.