Israel’s military says it has begun vaccinating its soldiers against the paralytic disease polio after poliovirus was detected in several wastewater samples in Gaza. The World Health Organization warns the risk of further spread remains high while Gaza’s children go unvaccinated during Israel’s assault, which has devastated Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure. Public health officials have called it a major setback for global efforts to eradicate polio.
Israel to Vaccinate Soldiers Against Polio After Virus Is Found in Gaza Wastewater
HeadlineJul 23, 2024