Unicef Polio Vaccines Protect Children in Gaza Strip

Published on October 14, 2024

In Gaza, UNICEF is working to protect children from polio by providing vaccines amid challenging conditions. In collaboration with partners, UNICEF has successfully delivered over 800,000 doses of polio vaccine to ensure children remain safe from the disease. This effort is part of a broader campaign to strengthen immunization systems and safeguard children’s health, despite ongoing conflicts and access challenges in the region. To read more and watch how Round One has gone, click the link below!

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