As a result of fighting in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, many of Gaza's hospitals have sustained serious damage. During the war, a polio vaccination campaign successfully immunized over 187,000 children under ten in central Gaza—exceeding initial targets—with the support of local and international health organizations, amidst humanitarian pauses to ensure coverage across insecure areas."First phase of polio campaign concludes successfully in Gaza." World Health Organization. 4 September 2024. 4 November 2024.
As a result of fighting in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, many of Gaza's hospitals have sustained serious damage. During the war, a polio vaccination campaign successfully immunized over 187,000 children under ten in central Gaza—exceeding initial targets—with the support of local and international health organizations, amidst humanitarian pauses to ensure coverage across insecure areas"First phase of polio campaign concludes successfully in Gaza." World He.alth Organization. 4 September 2024. 4 November 2024.