has emerged as a breeding ground for various diseases due to the collapse of essential services and infrastructure,” Touma explained.
The urgent need for vaccination campaigns in Gaza highlights the critical role of humanitarian pauses in ensuring the safe and successful delivery of vaccines to vulnerable populations. As negotiations continue to secure a ceasefire in the region, the international community is working tirelessly to combat the spread of polio and other deadly diseases in Gaza. With millions of vaccines now on the ground, organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA are racing against time to protect the health of children in the region.