The WHO has canceled a third vaccination in Gaza due to a shortage of doses and warned of possible dire consequences.

A health organization has delayed polio vaccinations in the Gaza Strip due to bombing and access problems. Attacks on infrastructure threaten the safety of people and interfere with the work of medical personnel. A pause in vaccination could lead to an increase in the number of sick children, the UNICEF director emphasized.

The anti-polio campaign began after the disease was reported in Gaza. Israel agreed to a temporary cessation of hostilities to allow for vaccinations. The UN agency has called for a truce to allow residents to evacuate areas of northern Gaza where Israeli attacks are taking place. The militants prevented residents from leaving the area to use them as shields.

Tens of thousands of Ghazians were forced to leave the city of Jebaliya due to the Israeli army operation. Hamas is trying to regain control of the territory by threatening residents and preventing them from leaving the conflict zone. All this complicates the situation in the region and interferes with the implementation of important vaccinations.