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Who chief warns 10,000 children in Gaza missed polio vaccine dose
6 November 2024 21:23 GMT
Who director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the recent polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza achieved around 88 percent coverage, with up to 10,000 children missing a second dose.
These children remain “vulnerable to polio” Tedros said, adding that “efforts will continue to reach more children through regular health services”.
#Polio vaccination in northern #Gaza concluded yesterday with 105,558 children receiving their second dose and 83,876 children receiving vitamin A supplements -- amid ongoing hostilities. Around 88% coverage was achieved in the north; 7,000-10,000 children couldn't be reached for… pic.twitter.com/Az8mojaUlR
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 6, 2024