UNICEF is set to begin the second round of polio vaccinations in the Gaza Strip on October 14, targeting 590,000 children under the age of 10. The announcement was made by Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday.
To facilitate the vaccination campaign, area-specific humanitarian pauses have been agreed upon. “Area-specific humanitarian pauses have been agreed. It is critical that these pauses are respected by all parties. Without them, it is impossible to vaccinate the children,” Russell said in a statement.
The agreed-upon pauses aim to ensure that health workers can safely reach children in need of vaccination. The cooperation of all parties is essential for the success of this critical health initiative.
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Second round of polio vaccination in Gaza to start next week: UNICEF
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