Overview

• 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.