A 10-month-old child in #Gaza has been diagnosed with #polio, the first case in 25 years. Limited access to healthcare has worsened the spread. UNRWA, UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO) plan to vaccinate over 640,000 children. Here are 5 facts about polio in Gaza you should know:

• Attacks hitting humanitarians and their missions in #Gaza further limit life-saving efforts. • In Aug, the number of aid missions encountering #AccessDenied almost doubled. • For the 1st time, some evacuation orders revoked. Read more: ochaopt.org/content/humani…

📍#Gaza In August, the number of aid missions denied access by Israeli authorities nearly doubled compared to July. For the first time since the war began, the Israeli military announced that residents and displaced people could return to certain evacuated areas. More ⤵️

Omaima Alsiddeh is a #Palestinian teacher who survived a deadly settler attack on 15 Aug. Over 100 Israeli settlers raided her village that day, killing one of her neighbours, and setting properties on fire. Settler violence drives humanitarian needs across #WestBank. More 👇

🚨Polio vaccination campaign begins in #Gaza tomorrow. We must do everything possible to ensure all children under ten years of age receive the vaccination. Here's where to take your children for vaccination in central Gaza ⬇️

How long does it take to build a home? How long does it take to destroy one? Mohammad's house was demolished this last week. He’s one of >3,200 #Palestinians, incl. 1,400 children, who've had their homes destroyed by Israeli forces in the #WestBank since 7 Oct. 2023.

The #polio vaccination campaign starts today in #Gaza middle areas. Today is the first day of a race against time. Temporary area pauses must be respected, and a #CeasefireNow is long overdue for the sake of all children across the #GazaStrip

احرص على تطعيم أطفالك ضد شلل الأطفال لحماية مستقبلهم أين يمكنك الحصول على تطعيم شلل الأطفال في غزة؟

This weekend, six families across Israel and the world received devastating news. Our hearts are with them. All those held hostage must be released immediately.

Initial reporting for day 1 of the #polio vaccination campaign show over 86,000 children received a vaccine yesterday. I admire the courage and determination of the families, the vaccinators and the health workers involved in the campaign. We call on all parties to continue

Nearly 87k children vaccinated for polio in #Gaza in one day, with local pauses in place. Water-borne disease on the rise; disinfection supplies delivered. So far in 2024: 16 incidents where United Nations vehicles have been directly hit. Full report: ochaopt.org/content/humani…

3 September 2024: Demolitions reported today in Duma and Nablus City #Nablus, Az Zawiya #Salfit, and Hebron, the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory. ochaopt.org/data/demolition

3 September 2024: Demolitions reported today in Nablus, Duma, Az Zawiya, Hebron and Adh Dhahiriya, the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory. ochaopt.org/data/demolition

Today, we mobilized humanitarian partners to assess needs caused by the ongoing Israeli forces' operation in Jenin #WestBank. Our mission was denied by the Israeli authorities, affecting our ability to provide needed assistance. 🔈Speakers on.

4 September 2024: Demolitions reported this morning in Furush Beit Dajan #Nablus, and Al Jiftlik-abu al 'Ajaj, #Jericho, the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory. ochaopt.org/data/demolition

Latest highlights on the humanitarian situation in #Gaza 🚰Waterborne disease on the rise 🚨Ongoing Israeli bombardment and displacement 💉Polio campaign reached 87K on day 1⃣ Full Text📄bit.ly/3ANqpw5

For over a week, Israeli forces have been utilizing lethal war-like tactics in the northern #WestBank, deepening people’s humanitarian needs and raising concerns over excessive use of force. Scores have been killed, injured or displaced. Read more: ochaopt.org/content/humani…

🚨 #WestBank: The ongoing large-scale operation by Israeli forces has caused mass casualties and widespread destruction. Between 27 Aug. and 2 Sept., 30 Palestinians, including 7 children, have been killed - the highest weekly death toll since Nov. 2023. Learn more ⬇️

Polio vaccination in #Gaza is ongoing. Amid incredible challenges, the humanitarian community is responding to people's humanitarian needs to the extent possible, with water, food, shelter, health, nutrition, education and beyond. Read our latest update: ochaopt.org/content/gaza-h…

5 September 2024: Demolition reported this morning in Qalqas #Hebron, the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory. ochaopt.org/data/demolition