For the first time in 25 years, a case of polio has been confirmed in Gaza, specifically in a 10-month-old child. This alarming development has prompted calls from international aid organizations for a temporary halt in the ongoing conflict to allow for a comprehensive vaccination campaign. The affected child, who had not been vaccinated, resides in the city of Deir al-Balah. The resurgence of this disease in a war-torn area highlights the critical challenges facing healthcare systems in conflict zones and underscores the urgent need for international cooperation to prevent further spread.
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