Polio


Israel-Gaza War, Humanitarian Aid
IDF anti-polio vaccination campaign almost done - only one area left

A few days after launching it, the effort to protect Palestinian civilian children against polio is nearly completed, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health.

Avi Woolf | 09.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Health

WHO: Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza progressing better than expected

Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization official responsible for the Palestinian-governed territories, said that humanitarian pauses were working and that 10 days are left to complete the campaign.

Avi Woolf | 03.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, Polio

Race against time: Gaza launches massive polio vaccination campaign 

In a territory scarred by war, health workers embark on a mission to protect the youngest from an old enemy. 

Gila Isaacson | 01.09.24

Israel-Gaza War, IDF, Polio

IDF launches Polio vaccination operation for soldiers in Gaza Strip

Operation initiated after virus remnants found in Gaza tests; IDF collaborates with Ministry of Health.

Gila Isaacson | 21.07.24