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Amidst Tensions, Gaza Prepares for Polio Vaccination Campaign
2024-09-01 05:50:08
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Amidst Tensions, Gaza Prepares for Polio Vaccination Campaign

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As Israel's army uncovers bodies before vaccinating 640,000 children, tensions rise. Lapid criticizes Netanjahu, WHO pushes for safe vaccinations.

Stalled ceasefire talks focus on the Philadelphi Corridor control. Unvaccinated children post-Hamas attack suffer.

Unsanitary conditions worsen due to displacement. Hostages demand vaccines.

1.26M doses ready, but over 40,600 Palestinian casualties amplify urgency. Ceasefire agreement remains elusive amidst the turmoil.

Gaza braces for a crucial polio vaccination campaign to curb the virus' spread.

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