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Risk of polio outbreak: Israeli blockade halts vaccination campaign

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Urgent concerns arise as Gaza’s fourth round of polio vaccinations faces delays due to Israel’s blockade. Over 600,000 children remain unvaccinated, risking paralysis and chronic disabilities amidst deteriorating health and sanitation systems. Families express fear for their children’s safety as vaccine access is denied, jeopardizing a crucial campaign to prevent the spread of polio.

 

Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al Khalili reports from Gaza City.

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