UN: 1 in 5 Gaza children missed vaccinations during war

One in five children in the Gaza Strip has missed essential vaccinations over the past two years due to Israel’s ongoing war and blockade, as reported by UNRWA. A catch-up vaccination campaign, supported by WHO and UNICEF, is set to launch to reach 44,000 children in Gaza. The health crisis, exacerbated by restrictions on medical supplies, has resulted in a near-total collapse of the health system, leaving hundreds of thousands unvaccinated. Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have claimed nearly 69,000 lives, primarily affecting women and children.

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