Middle East crisis live: Failure to deliver polio vaccination programme would be disastrous for children in Gaza and beyond, UN warns
The World Health Organization has said the first three-day pause in fighting to allow for the vaccination of 640,000 children will start on Sunday
A spokesperson from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said:
The UK is deeply concerned by the ongoing IDF military operation in the occupied West Bank.
We recognise Israel’s need to defend itself against security threats, but we are deeply worried by the methods Israel has employed and by reports of civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
The campaign will be in the middle area, the southern area and the northern area of the Gaza Strip.
From Sunday, we’re giving out two oral doses of the polio vaccination, and then four weeks after this initial round of campaigns, we will need to repeat the vaccination again, this is for 640,000 children across the Gaza Strip.”
It’s so important that we get this vaccination campaign out as soon as possible, and that we have the safety to do this, because the repercussions will be disastrous for not just children in the Gaza Strip, but children in the region. And they’ve already been put through so much.
Continue reading...Date: |
Topics
-
BBC News - Top stories
Man charged with murder of woman in east Belfast
Police discovered 43-year-old Rachel Simpson's body in the garage beside a house in the Castlereagh Road area.17 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.12 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College football live scores, updates: Oregon at Oregon State and more
Follow all of Saturday's Week 3 college football action at Yahoo Sports.5 hours ago - Oregon -
CBS Sports - Sports
Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union live stream: Odds, pick, prediction, will Lionel Messi play?
This could be Lionel Messi's return after a long injury layoff1 hour ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Oklahoma vs. Tulane live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick
The Sooners hope to bounce back after a poor showing against Houston1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Solheim Cup golf 2024: USA lead Europe 10-4 during day two fourballs – live
Points shared after morning fourballs on second day Report from day one | And you can drop Matt an email The anchor match is out and about. Anna Nordqvist tees off and immediately looks at ...9 minutes ago
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
Alarm in UK and US over possible Iran-Russia nuclear deal
US president Joe Biden and British PM Keir Starmer fear secret arms link-up amid talks in Washington over Ukraine. Britain and the US have raised fears that Russia has shared nuclear secrets with ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UN employee shot dead by Israeli sniper in occupied West Bank
Military claims the sanitation worker had been throwing explosive devices at its troops from the roof of his home in the el Far’a camp. A sniper killed a UN worker on the roof of his home in the ...4 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
More than 100 Ukrainians released in prisoner-of-war swap with Russia
Exchange of military personnel took place as Ukraine called again on west to allow use of long-range weapons. Russia-Ukraine war live: latest updates More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war ...6 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
More bomb threats hit Springfield, Ohio, after Trump elevates false claims about Haitians
Two hospitals sent into lockdown, government buildings shut down and local schools evacuated. Two hospitals in Springfield, Ohio , were sent into lockdown after bomb threats, police said Saturday, ...45 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘I constantly was saying no’: ex-Abercrombie & Fitch boss accused of abuse at global sex events
Mike Jeffries, now 80, has been accused of exploiting young men for sex in cities around the world from 2009-15. The former chief executive of the American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch faces ...3 hours ago