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– UN needs a cease-fire to administer vaccines to 650,000 children in Gaza to prevent polio outbreak
– Israeli government refusing to consider a cease-fire for vaccine distribution
– Without a cease-fire, aid workers cannot safely move around to administer vaccines
– Israeli military expelling aid workers from safe zones, hindering medical efforts
– UNICEF warns of increase in polio spread among children without humanitarian pause
– Israel’s actions in Gaza resulting in high civilian casualties, including children
– Ukrainian conflict also at risk for polio outbreaks, but toll is lower compared to Gaza
– World progress against polio at risk due to disruptions in routine vaccinations
– Israeli authorities allow delivery of vaccines, but cease-fire needed for effective distribution
– Quote from head doctor emphasizes the importance of vaccination during war
– Over 40,000 people killed in Gaza, majority women and children
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