WHO Warns of High Polio Risk in Gaza Amid Health System Collapse

Detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus in Gaza's wastewater raises fears of a potential outbreak in the war-torn region.

Poliovirus found in sewage samples from Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, Gaza.
WHO calls for a ceasefire to enable urgent health interventions and vaccinations.
Gaza's healthcare infrastructure is severely damaged, with only 16 out of 36 hospitals partially functional.
Poor sanitation and overcrowding increase the risk of disease spread among displaced populations.
Israel and international organizations are coordinating to deliver vaccines to Gaza's population.