Sewage Crisis in Gaza Leads to Polio Outbreak Amid Heavy Bombardments

In the Gaza Strip, including Deir al-Balah, the aftermath of months of heavy bombardments has resulted in sewage flooding the streets, a situation exacerbated by the detection of the polio virus in July. Recently, a 10-month-old baby was diagnosed with the virus, marking the first detection of polio in the area in 25 years. The United Nations has expressed significant concern, emphasizing the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing 640,000 children under the age of 10. The spread of the virus is not only a local concern but also poses a risk of extending to neighboring countries and potentially globally.

• Sewage flooding in the Gaza Strip has become a critical issue after months of bombardments.
• The polio virus was detected in the sewage in July, and a 10-month-old baby has now been diagnosed with the disease.
• This marks the first instance of polio in the Gaza Strip in 25 years, raising concerns of an epidemic.
• The United Nations has declared the situation an emergency and is calling for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow for a vaccination campaign.
• The campaign aims to vaccinate 640,000 children under the age of 10, with over 1.6 million doses expected to arrive by the end of August.
• Logistical challenges for the vaccination campaign include the need for money, fuel, and functioning internet to alert the population.
• The Israeli Army controls all entrances to the Gaza Strip, limiting the entry of aid workers and necessary supplies.

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