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Good news! Gaza polio campaign resumes.
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Summary
A mass polio vaccination campaign in Gaza from February 22-26, 2025, aims to immunize 591,000 children under 10 after poliovirus was detected in wastewater. Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and increased movement due to the ceasefire heighten the risk of spread.
Despite 95% coverage in past rounds, 7,000 children missed doses due to inaccessibility. No new cases have been reported since August 2024, but virus transmission continues. Led by the Palestinian Ministry of Health with WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA, the campaign seeks to close immunity gaps and end the outbreak, with another round planned in April 2025.
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