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.
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HealthFirst polio case in Gaza in 25 years confirmed in unvaccinated infant
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsA 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.