UNRWA reports 90% coverage in Gaza’s polio vaccination campaign
The high coverage rate in Gaza underscores the effectiveness of the campaign and the extensive efforts made by UNRWA, local health authorities, and international partners.
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Six UNRWA staff killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school
The school, which had been hit five times since the onset of the current conflict, was home to around 12,000 displaced individuals at the time of the strikes. The UNRWA condemned the attacks, stating, "No one is safe in Gaza; no one is spared." The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that their airstrikes were aimed at a Hamas command and control center. IDF spokesman Nadav Shoshani confirmed that the military had requested detailed information from UNRWA to review the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Humanitarian pauses essential for Polio vaccination ffforts, UNRWA warns
In Gaza, polio has been a concern due to its resurgence, particularly affecting young children who are most vulnerable to the disease. The areas with reported cases are generally those with lower vaccination coverage and where healthcare access may be limited.
Escalating violence in Gaza: Israeli ground operations and the rising humanitarian crisis
Israeli forces have intensified ground operations in Gaza, killing 18 Palestinians. Amid the violence, concerns over a potential polio outbreak highlight the dire humanitarian situation.
Escalating conflict in Gaza: Israeli ground operations intensify amid humanitarian crisis
Israeli assaults in Gaza have intensified, resulting in the deaths of 18 Palestinians as ground operations continue to widen. Amid ongoing violence, UNRWA plans to vaccinate children against polio, with a ceasefire deemed essential for success.
UNRWA: Many of Gaza’s water wells now in evacuated zones, worsening water crisis
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has raised alarm over Gaza's deepening water crisis, as many of the remaining functional water wells and sanitation facilities are now located in newly evacuated areas.
Up to 1,000 hepatitis cases reported weekly in Gaza: UNRWA
"Desperate health conditions promote the spread of diseases such as hepatitis A," UNRWA said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The agency stressed the urgent need for immediate international assistance to address the public health crisis and prevent the epidemic from worsening.
Evacuation orders issued in Gaza amid intensified Israeli operations
According to UNRWA, 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is now under similar orders.
Nearly 200 UNRWA team members were killed in the Gaza conflict
In a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), Lazzarini highlighted the tragic case of UNRWA teacher Ibtihal, who was killed last week along with her four-month-old baby. Lazzarini thought he was safe where he was, underscoring the UNRWA community's deep sense of loss and betrayal.
China calls for immediate end to Gaza conflict at UN meeting
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, highlighted the need for swift action during a UN Security Council briefing.
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