WHO Plans Humanitarian Pause for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced preliminary plans for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to conduct a polio vaccination campaign. This comes after a baby was paralyzed by type 2 polio, the first such case in the area in 25 years. The campaign aims to vaccinate 640,000 children.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced preliminary plans for a humanitarian pause in the fighting in Gaza to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign. A senior WHO official made this announcement on Thursday.
The United Nations is making preparations to vaccinate approximately 640,000 children in Gaza. This follows the WHO's confirmation on August 23 of a type 2 polio virus case that has paralyzed a baby, marking the first occurrence of this kind in the territory in 25 years.
The planned humanitarian pause aims to ensure that the necessary vaccinations can be administered safely and effectively, prioritizing the well-being of the children in the conflict-affected area.
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