Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Israel and Hamas agree to three-day pauses in fighting to allow for polio vaccination campaigns for children in Gaza. UN aims to vaccinate 640,000 kids amid global alarm after first polio case in Gaza in 25 years.

Key Points

  • Israel and Hamas agree to pauses in fighting for vaccination
  • UN aims to vaccinate 640,000 kids in Gaza
  • First polio case in Gaza in 25 years raises global alarm

Pros

  • Children in Gaza will have access to polio vaccination
  • Potential to prevent the spread of polio in the region

Cons

  • Interruption of fighting due to vaccination campaign may not be permanent