Gaza fights against polio: mass vaccination despite the start of conflict in danger!

Gaza fights against polio: mass vaccination despite the start of conflict in danger!

Numerous children in the Gaza Strip are currently the focus of an important healthcare campaign that is implemented despite continuing tensions and conflicts. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the second round of vaccinations against paralysis (polio) began. This measure is crucial to contain the spread of this dangerous disease. An estimated 590,000 children under the age of ten should benefit from the mass vaccination, which is carried out in close cooperation with the local health authorities and the UN organizations Unicef and UNRWA.

A critical aspect of this vaccination campaign are the previously agreed humanitarian breaks; These are intended to ensure that vaccinations can take place under safe conditions. But the reality looks different: just a few hours before the start of the campaign, a violent attack by the Israeli army came to a former school in the Nuseirirat refugee camp, which was intended as vaccination center. According to reports, at least 20 people lost their lives in this incident while looking for protection in the facility. Information from the Gaza Strip remains difficult to verify in these cases.

urgency of vaccinations and disease background

The need for these vaccination campaigns becomes particularly clear when you consider that the last polio case in the Gaza Strip was found in summer. This was the first case in this region in 25 years, which is severely affected by the consequences of the long -term conflict. There is no effective healing against polio, which is considered highly contagious and may lead to permanent paralysis or even death. The virus is often spread over contaminated water, which is still underlining the high urgency of these vaccinations.

The vaccinations are made in two doses, and the first round took place in early September. In view of the tense situation in the region, it is crucial that this vaccination campaign can continue to progress. The responsibility now lies not only with local authorities, but also among international organizations who provide medical help and support.

The World Health Organization has vehemently spoken out for the continuation of these vaccination campaigns, since the risk of another polio epidemic must not be underestimated. The local people hope for a rapid stabilization of the situation to protect the health of the children and prevent the spread of Polio.

This is a crucial moment for the community in the Gaza Strip, and the international community will continue to observe how the situation develops and whether the vaccination strategy can be successfully implemented, despite the adverse circumstances and recent violence.

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