Israel and Hamas Agree to Limited Ceasefires for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza

WHO announces temporary pauses in fighting to facilitate urgent immunization campaign amid escalating health crisis.

• Polio detected in Gaza's wastewater, threatening regional health security.
• Israel's military actions have disrupted Gaza's public health infrastructure.
• Unvaccinated populations in Israel, including ultra-Orthodox communities, are at high risk.
• WHO plans to vaccinate 640,000 children during three-day pauses in combat.
• Humanitarian efforts face challenges due to ongoing conflict and damaged infrastructure.

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