America News Agency

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated that another large-scale polio vaccination campaign has started today in Gaza.

"As in previous rounds and in collaboration with partners, we aim to reach about 600,000 children under the age of 10 in the Gaza Strip. More than 1,700 UNRWA team members will take part in this campaign at our health centers and mobile points," said Lazzarini.

This campaign was launched following the detection of polio in wastewater, which poses a risk to children's lives. I wish our colleagues at the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNRWA a successful campaign and safety for every child in Gaza and beyond.