WHO warns Gaza children facing immediate threat of polio

Category: Health

Polio has been detected in Gaza, prompting urgent warnings from WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus about the health risks to children amid ongoing military violence. The WHO has sent a million vaccine doses, but distribution remains uncertain due to the chaotic conditions. Gaza's Health Ministry has declared a polio epidemic based on wastewater testing, with no reported cases yet. The situation is exacerbated by widespread unsanitary conditions and destruction of healthcare infrastructure, leading to fears of a broader public health crisis.

Keywords: Polio, Gaza, WHO

Source: World Socialist Web Site

Update At: 8/3/2024

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