A first group of babies in Gaza received polio vaccinations ahead of the official start of a United Nations-led campaign. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis was among the first to administer the vital vaccines. The UN agency in Gaza, UNRWA, aims to immunize over 640,000 children in the war-torn enclave with the help of agreed pauses in fighting by Israel.
Palestinian health officials emphasize the need for a 'real ceasefire' for the vaccination drive to be fully successful. Deputy Health Minister Yousef Abu Al-Reesh highlighted the importance of international support for a permanent ceasefire to ensure the campaign's success.
