A polio outbreak in Gaza, driven by war conditions, is raising alarms in both Gaza and Israel, with unvaccinated infants, soldiers, and hostages facing high risks of infection and paralysis. Maayan Hoffman reports [1] that the breakdown of sanitation, crowded shelters, and the collapse of healthcare in Gaza have created fertile ground for the virus to spread, prompting calls from public health experts for a humanitarian cease-fire and urgent vaccination efforts. Prof. Nadav Davidovitch and other Israeli health professionals warn that polio could easily cross borders, as evidenced by its detection in six locations in Gaza. Israel has stepped up its efforts by sending large quantities of vaccines to Gaza and ensuring its own citizens, particularly soldiers and children, are protected. Yet, health experts, like Dr. Dorit Nitzan, emphasize that this outbreak is likely the “tip of the iceberg” and that more cases could emerge. Hoffman says that while Gaza’s vaccination rate has declined, Israel remains committed to containing the virus through coordinated efforts with international health agencies. The full article [1] offers more insights into the escalating health crisis and the urgent measures being taken to prevent further spread of the virus.
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