Belfast · Northern Ireland

First polio case in Gaza in 25 years confirmed in unvaccinated infant

A 10-month-old unvaccinated child in Deir al-Balah tested positive for polio, marking the first case in the Gaza Strip in 25 years, with the virus detected in environmental samples earlier in July.

EmailReport an error

Herald Premium Archive

This report is for subscribers

Sign in or choose a plan for full access to every Belfast Herald story and the complete archive.

HealthFirst polio case in Gaza in 25 years confirmed in unvaccinated infant

A 10-month-old unvaccinated child in Deir al-Balah tested positive for polio, marking the first case in the Gaza Strip in 25 years, with the virus detected in environmental samples earlier in July.

Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reports