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With a polio outbreak confirmed in Gaza, the race to immunise vulnerable children in a war zone begins

Aug 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Charles McPhedran |Henry Zwartz

Gaza has recorded its first confirmed case of the deadly disease polio in 25 years. The Palestinian Health Ministry says an unvaccinated 10-month-old baby in Deir al-Balah first displayed symptoms of the virus. Tests conducted in Amman, Jordan, confirmed that the infant had the highly infectious virus. More cases are suspected in the war-torn territory. Test results from three children displaying apparent symptoms are currently being processed in Jordan.

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