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 SundayFull story: WHO says fighting pauses agreed to allow polio vaccinationsA WHO official has said 1.2 million polio vaccine doses have already been delivered to Gaza ahead of the rollout campaign, with 400,000 more en route, Reuters reports.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. Continue reading…
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Author : Jane Clinton
Publish date : 2024-08-30 11:59:51
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