October 14, 2026
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Gaza faces rising Polio outbreak risk amid war, aid groups push for ceasefire

By on August 19, 2024 0 13 Views

The Gaza Strip faced a growing polio threat, with aid organizations calling for a pause in the ongoing conflict for vaccination efforts. A confirmed case and several suspected cases have emerged, with the virus detected in wastewater. Humanitarian groups emphasize the need for a ceasefire to vaccinate over 600,000 children and prevent an outbreak.

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