Northern Gaza polio campaign postponed due to escalating violence, says WHO
The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday that intense bombardments and mass displacements in northern Gaza have led to the postponement of a polio vaccination campaign. This final phase, intended to vaccinate over 119,000 children, was set to begin on the same day.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 11:15 | 23 October 2024
- Modified Date: 11:16 | 23 October 2024
The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that intense bombardments, mass displacements and lack of access in northern Gaza have forced the postponement of a polio vaccination campaign.
This final phase of an ongoing polio vaccination campaign, due to begin on Wednesday, aimed to vaccinate over 119,000 children in northern Gaza, according to the agency.
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