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Biden Warns of Ceasefire Violation as Israeli Raid Kills Nine
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US President Joe Biden warns against 'undermining' efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken plans to visit Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls on mediators to exert 'pressure' on Hamas. An Israeli air raid south of Lebanon resulted in the death of 9 people. The World Health Organization and UNICEF called for a seven-day truce to vaccinate children against polio. A child was infected with polio in Gaza, and the United Nations has..
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Palestinian health minister confirms first polio case in Gaza
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Gaza's first confirmed polio case in a 10-month-old baby, plus two suspected cases, prompt calls for ceasefire from Palestinian Health Minister Majed Abu Ramadan to allow vaccination, as normal campaigns have been disrupted by 10 months of conflict. The highly infectious polio virus can cause paralysis, especially in infants under 2, and the UN seeks humanitarian pauses for a campaign needing 95% coverage to prevent spread.
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Gaza war elevates danger of a polio outbreak
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The war in Gaza hinders Hamas from vaccinating children; wastewater tests in July confirm polio virus in Khan Younis and Deir Al-Balah. One person is positive for polio, which affects nerves in the brain stem and spinal cord. WHO reported reduced immunization rates due to health system impact, insecurity, and inaccessibility. Poor water quality and sanitation elevate the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio. WHO and UNICEF urge a pause in the war to vaccinate over 640,000 chil..
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