WHO chief Tedros says polio detected in Gaza, appeals for action

Category: Health

Polio has been detected in Gaza, raising concerns about potential infections among children if preventative measures are not implemented swiftly. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the dire conditions in the region and the urgency of vaccination efforts, as the organization plans to send over a million polio vaccines to Gaza.

Keywords: Polio, Gaza, WHO

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Update At: 8/3/2024

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