Polio Vaccination Campaign in Northern Gaza Postponed Amid Israeli Strikes

Intense bombardments and mass displacements have halted efforts to vaccinate over 119,000 children, raising concerns of further polio spread.

The World Health Organization and UN agencies have delayed a crucial polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to ongoing Israeli military operations.
The campaign aimed to administer a second dose of the polio vaccine to over 119,000 children, crucial for preventing further transmission of the virus.
Health experts warn that delays in vaccination could lead to further spread of polio within Gaza and neighboring regions, with the risk of more children being paralyzed.
Israeli strikes have intensified in northern Gaza, with reports of significant casualties and displacement, making it unsafe for families to access vaccination sites.
Humanitarian agencies are calling for temporary ceasefires to allow safe access for vaccinations and other essential health services.