Aid workers reached more than 90% of targeted vaccine coverage in the first phase of the UN-led campaign, according to the UN’s agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA.
Israel’s offensive in Gaza, launched after the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, has precipitated a humanitarian crisis and flattened critical infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Israeli aid restrictions have severely depleted fuel stocks, chlorine and spare parts, stifling water production, purification and sewage pumping, according to the agency.
Then in August, an 11-month old boy became the first person in Gaza in 25 years to be diagnosed with polio.
Relief workers described repeated challenges to the campaign rollout – especially in northern Gaza – citing Israeli evacuation orders, roads damaged by bombardment, increased hostilities and scant fuel supplies.
Persons:
“, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, ”, ” Mahmoud Shalabi, ” Shalabi
Organizations:
CNN, World Health Organization, WHO, UN, UNRWA, Humanitarian Affairs, United, WHO . Relief, Aid, MAP
Locations:
Gaza, Palestine, United Nations, Israel