A five-day mass #polio vaccination in #Gaza concluded yesterday, reaching 602 795 children under 10 years of age.

The ceasefire allowed the health workers to reach more children than during previous vaccination rounds in 2024, including the children who may have been missed due to population movement and those who were unreachable due to insecurity.

Ending polio hinges on fully vaccinating every last child and ensuring uninterrupted access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene, and proper nutrition.

But the medicine all children in Gaza need is lasting peace. WHO, UNICEF and partners continue to call for a lasting ceasefire that leads to long-term health and well-being.