Tag: Polio
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UN Aid Teams Resume Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza
UN aid teams have successfully resumed a delayed polio vaccine campaign in Gaza, aiming to protect children from the infectious disease that can cause permanent paralysis. The initiative reflects a crucial effort to maintain public health in the area, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations in preventing outbreaks of preventable diseases. DW News is a global…
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Second Phase of Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches in Gaza, According to WHO and FRANCE 24 English
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the commencement of the second phase of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the health and well-being of the region’s children, aiming to protect them against the debilitating effects of polio. The campaign underscores the ongoing efforts to eradicate this preventable disease…
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Human Rights Watch Highlights Insufficient Measures to Tackle Gaza Health Crisis Amid Blockade and Conflict
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced concern over the inadequacy of three-day humanitarian pauses in Gaza, stressing that such short-term measures fail to address the root causes of the health crisis in the region. The organization highlights the dire need for a comprehensive cessation of the blockade to facilitate the repair of water and sanitation…
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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Militant Commander in West Bank Raid, Sparking UN Concerns
In a significant military operation in the occupied West Bank, Israel has killed a Palestinian militant commander and at least 16 Palestinians. The operation, which began late on Tuesday, is aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure, according to Israeli authorities. The UN Secretary-General has called for an end to the operation, highlighting its contribution to the…
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Israel and Hamas Agree on Temporary Ceasefires for Polio Vaccination in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement several three-day pauses in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This temporary ceasefire is to facilitate the vaccination of over 600,000 children against polio, following the first reported case in the territory in 25 years. The move comes after a baby, born just before the conflict escalated, was diagnosed…
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Polio Detected in Gaza Amid Water Crisis and Soaring Temperatures
As Gaza faces soaring temperatures, reaching up to 36°C in July with expectations of further increases in August, the region grapples with worsening living conditions amidst a severe water crisis. Compounded by nine months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, Gaza’s infrastructure is crippled, leading to a dire shortage of drinkable water and the destruction…
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Experts Utilize Sewage to Monitor Outbreaks of COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Polio
Researchers have harnessed sewage analysis as a crucial tool for detecting and managing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. Utilizing wastewater from over a million residents in the Bay Area, the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network (SCAN) at Stanford University and its partners process samples to identify the presence and levels of…