WHO Makes Deal with Israel for Limited Pauses in Gaza Fighting to Allow

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has secured an agreement with Israel to implement short-term pauses in the fighting in Gaza to facilitate the vaccination of children against polio. This deal is part of a broader effort to address the public health crisis in the region, where the ongoing conflict has severely disrupted routine health services.

The agreement is designed to create windows of calm, allowing health workers to safely administer polio vaccines and conduct immunization campaigns. This is particularly crucial given the recent outbreak of polio in Gaza, which has heightened the need for swift vaccination efforts to prevent the disease from spreading further.

The WHO's intervention underscores the urgent need for a coordinated response to health emergencies in conflict zones, highlighting the challenges of delivering critical health services amidst ongoing violence. The limited pauses in hostilities are expected to provide a temporary but vital opportunity for health authorities to reach vulnerable populations and curb the spread of disease.

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