Israel will pause fighting for WHO to administer polio vaccine

The video discusses the growing concerns of polio infections in Gaza and outlines a vaccination campaign led by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, WHO, and UNICEF. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 640,000 children under 10 with the novel oral polio vaccine type 2. Logistics include the delivery of 1.26 million doses and training of health workers. The campaign seeks 90% vaccination coverage to halt the outbreak. Humanitarian pauses in fighting are requested to ensure safe access to vaccinations, with the UN highlighting the severity of the outbreak.

What is the primary goal of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza?

• To vaccinate only newborns

• To vaccinate all adults in Gaza

• To vaccinate over 640,000 children under 10 years of age

• To vaccinate children under 5 years of age

Which organizations are collaborating with the Palestinian Ministry of Health for the polio vaccination campaign?

• UNICEF and WHO

• Red Cross and WHO

• UNICEF and Red Cross

• Doctors Without Borders and WHO

How many doses of vaccines have been delivered to Gaza for the campaign?

• 2 million doses

• 500,000 doses

• 750,000 doses

• 1.26 million doses

What percentage of vaccination coverage is needed to stop the polio outbreak in Gaza?

• 80%

• 85%

• 95%

• 90%

What is the significance of humanitarian pauses during the vaccination campaign?

• To distribute food supplies

• To allow health workers to rest

• To conduct educational workshops

• To enable safe access to health facilities for vaccination