WHO exceeds polio immunization targets for children in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 161,000 children under the age of 10 have received an initial dose of polio vaccine in the Gaza Strip. This number surpasses the target set by the WHO. The vaccination campaign, which is ongoing, is being carried out in a challenging environment due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The WHO representative has stated that "things are going well" so far, but the situation remains precarious. The vaccination effort is being conducted in localized areas where health workers have been able to access, and the WHO has reported that they are ahead of targets for polio vaccinations.