RAMALLAH, 16 OCT – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has successfully vaccinated approximately 93,000 children under the age of ten in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign.
According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), UNRWA in a statement through X stated that “despite the escalation of the war and ongoing challenges, the second round of the polio immunization campaign was launched Monday in the central Gaza area. However, the best vaccine for children is a ceasefire and peace,” he said.
The Minister of Health, Majed Abu Ramadan on Monday announced the launch of the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip for children under the age of 10.
He explained that the vaccination campaign will consist of three stages, the first in the central area in Deir al-Balah and will last for three days from October 14 to 17, and can be extended for one additional day.
He also stated that a second dose of the oral polio vaccine (OPV) will be given, in addition to vitamin A which helps boost children’s immunity, fight infection, and contribute to improved vision and healthy growth.
The campaign aims to vaccinate 591,700 children under the age of 10, and permanent and mobile teams will be deployed to complete the campaign. – Named
