YGN 96.1 MDY 96.5 NPT 96.7

Back to News

World News August 31, 2024

UN to vaccinate Gaza’s children against polio amid pauses in fighting

The United Nations is launching a polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip, targeting 640,000 children under 10 after a recent case of polio was confirmed. The campaign requires daily eight-hour pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas in specific areas of Gaza. The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to vaccinate at least 90% of the children twice, with a four-week gap between doses, but the campaign faces challenges due to the ongoing conflict. The pauses in fighting will occur in three phases across central, southern, and northern Gaza, but they will not cover entire zones, making the effort more complex.

Source – CGTN

Our Podcast Avaliable On

You can listen to the programs organized by MI Radio on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

Download Our App On

You can download MI Radio application on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.