RAMALLAH: The Ministry of Health announced today that 69% of children in Gaza, aged from birth to 10 years, have received the first dose of the polio vaccine.

In a statement released today, the Ministry detailed that this achievement was reached within seven days of launching the first phase of the polio vaccination campaign.

The campaign, which is ongoing in the governorates of Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, as well as surrounding areas, has so far administered the vaccine to 441,647 children, as of Saturday evening. This includes 49% females and 51% males.

The Ministry noted that the first phase of the vaccination campaign will continue in the Gaza and North Gaza governorates.

Health teams from the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with UNRWA, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF, are persevering with the vaccination efforts despite the ongoing Israeli aggression and the significant challenges posed by the current security situation affecting the movement between vaccination centers.

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rce: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA