Gaza, Polio
Israeli strikes hit children in Gaza before receiving second polio vaccines, family says
Holding his teddy bear, Gazan mother Asmaa al-Wasifi mourned her 10-year-old son, who was killed in an Israeli strike before he could take his second polio shot. The United Nations began the second round of its polio campaign in central areas of the enclave on Monday,
Gaza Polio Outbreak: Over Half A Million Children To Be Vaccinated In Second Round
In an effort to make Gaza polio-free again, a second round of vaccination campaign has begun from the 14th of October with an aim to cover 591,700 children.
WHO Demands Space To Finish Gaza Polio Vaccination
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged Israel to ensure the necessary conditions to finish the job of vaccinating Gaza's children against polio, after reaching more than 150,000 with the required second dose.
Gaza polio campaign starts well, WHO says, despite Israeli strikes
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it had been able to start its polio campaign in central Gaza and vaccinate tens of thousands of children despite Israeli strikes in the designated protected zone hours before.
Children in Gaza receive polio vaccinations as health ministry launches second round of campaign
The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says it has launched the second round of a polio vaccination campaign in the war-ravaged territory. (AP Video: Abdel Kareem Hana)
WHO: Second polio vaccination round progressing in Gaza Strip
More than 92,000 children in the Gaza Strip have received their second dose of polio vaccine since a new round of vaccinations began on Monday, the World Health Organization reported in Geneva on Tuesday.
Second phase of polio vaccination campaign begins in Gaza, WHO says
The World Health Organization said on X on Monday that the second phase of a polio vaccination campaign had started in central Gaza.
Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Enters Second Round
Health workers based in Gaza are preparing to administer a second round of polio vaccinations to approximately 590,000 children starting Monday. According to official figures provided by the World Health Organization (WHO),
More time and money needed to wipe out polio, global group says
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) needs more funds and has pushed back by three years its target to officially ...
Polio Threatens Gaza Today. Tomorrow, It Could Be Cholera.
And yet against all odds, we’ve been able to administer the first doses of the polio vaccine to 559,161 children. I have been ...
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Pakistan reports 33rd polio case of 2024
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported another polio case of 2024, taking the toll to 33 this year as a child from Quetta has been ...
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Navigating the route to polio eradication in the WHO AFRO region
The global polio eradication hinges on timely reporting of polioviruses and rapid responses. Despite considerable efforts made during the past three decades to contain polio, the WHO African (AFRO) ...
Polio Spreading in Pakistan Despite Government Efforts
Pakistan's government has been working to curb the spread of polio, including an initiative to vaccinate 32 million children.
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Holmen Rotary Club to host 'Pickleball for Polio'
Four Coulee Region Rotary Clubs will be hosting a unique fundraiser that not only raises awareness of polio but brings people ...
Pints for Polio happening Friday, October 18
Every pint of beer poured at participating businesses on Friday, Oct. 18 raises $0.25 to help eradicate polio.
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WHO warns risk of cholera outbreak ‘very high’ in Lebanon, urges Israel to ensure polio vaccine drive in Gaza
The risk of cholera spreading in Lebanon is “very high,” the World Health Organization warns after a case of the acute and ...