In response to the first polio case in 25 years, a large-scale vaccination campaign has commenced in Gaza, targeting approximately 640,000 children amidst ongoing conflict. The World Health Organization announced that Israel agreed to limited pauses in fighting to facilitate the health initiative, aiming to prevent an outbreak in the war-stricken area. The campaign, supported by Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies, plans to operate eight hours a day through September 9, starting in central Gaza before moving to the more heavily affected northern and southern regions. This health emergency unfolds as Gaza grapples with the devastating impacts of war, including significant civilian casualties and the destruction of critical infrastructure.
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