In response to the recent case of polio found in a one-year-old Palestinian baby in Gaza, health authorities have initiated a race to immunize children in the region against the disease. This marks the first case of polio in Gaza in 25 years, highlighting the challenges faced by the health infrastructure due to prolonged Israeli bombardment.
The immunization process began shortly after the discovery of the polio case in early August. The urgency of the situation prompted swift action to prevent the spread of the disease among the vulnerable population of children in Gaza. Despite the obstacles posed by the strained healthcare system, progress has been reported in the immunization program in recent days and weeks.
