Polio
Polio strain linked to Nigeria found in Europe after year-long undetected spread
ECDC warns 2.4 million children in the EU may lack polio vaccination, increasing outbreak risk.
Israeli teen diagnosed with polio, Health Ministry investigates
Second polio campaign in Gaza completed, vaccination rate over 90% for children - COGAT
Second round of polio vaccinations to resume in Gaza
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IDF begins second polio vaccine campaign in Gaza Strip
The campaign, in coordination with the UN, will last 12 days in total.
Israel stops vaccinating against oral polio, for fear of resistant strains developing
The decision to stop the oral vaccine is in accordance with World Health Organization policy.
UNRWA chief: Gaza polio vaccination coverage has reached 90%
More than 446,000 Palestinian children in central and south Gaza were vaccinated earlier this month.
Polio vaccination starts in north Gaza despite obstacles
The campaign in north Gaza aims to conclude a first vaccination round, with a second set to commence after a month.
IDF detains terror suspect embedded within UN team in northern Gaza
UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini later commented on the incident on social media, claiming that the IDF had stopped the personnel for over eight hours.
Vaccine pauses are not a political matter amid Gaza’s polio outbreak - opinion
Vaccine pauses in Gaza’s polio crisis aren’t political—they're vital for public health.
Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says
That amounts to about a quarter of the total population targeted in the campaign to stop the spread of the disease, which can cause paralysis and even death in young children.
Gaza polio vaccine campaign begins, Netanyahu's office says no ceasefire will occur
The PMO stressed that Israel is committed to preventing an outbreak of the disease in the Gaza strip, as well as in the entire region.
Gaza virus outbreak: Understanding the threat of Type 2 Polio
A recent detection of type 2 polio in a Gaza infant marks the first case in 25 years, sparking concern over a potential outbreak.
Israel coordinates entry of over a million polio vaccines into Gaza
The operation was conducted in conjunction with COGAT and under the political echelon's directives.