The resurgence of polio in Gaza, a disease nearly eradicated globally, has alarmed public health officials, who are calling it a ‘global setback’.
With Gaza’s healthcare system on the brink of collapse due to ongoing war and blockades, hospitals are overwhelmed, medical supplies are scarce, and vaccination efforts are struggling.
Children remain the most vulnerable, facing severe complications like paralysis and deformities. Public health experts are urgently calling for a ceasefire to implement a vaccination program and prevent further outbreaks.
References
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1152636
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/29/polio-epidemic-declared-in-gaza-in-latest-sign-of-worsening-health-crisis
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jul/26/tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-gaza-polio-ceasefire
https://www.un.org/unispal/document/gaza-health-update-who-23jul24/
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