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WHO Launches Urgent Polio Vaccination in Gaza for 591,000 Children

2/20/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a crucial polio vaccination campaign in Gaza from February 22-26, 2025, aiming to protect over 591,000 children under ten. This initiative comes after poliovirus was found in wastewater, signaling a serious health threat. Despite previous efforts reaching over 95% coverage, 7,000 children missed out due to ongoing conflict.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a crucial polio vaccination campaign in Gaza from February 22-26, 2025, aiming to protect over 591,000 children under ten. This initiative comes after poliovirus was found in wastewater, signaling a serious health threat. Despite previous efforts reaching over 95% coverage, 7,000 children missed out due to ongoing conflict.