Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:06am on 20 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
Gaza has confirmed its first polio case in over 20 years, marking a severe public health crisis. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that a 10-month-old child was diagnosed with the virus, with other children showing similar symptoms. The outbreak is linked to the ongoing conflict, which has severely damaged water and sanitation systems. The highly contagious disease can lead to paralysis and death if not controlled. In response, the United Nations is urgently seeking a cease-fire or a pause in the conflict to allow for two mass vaccination campaigns, aiming to protect over 640,000 children from the virus's spread.
