polio vaccines administered in Gaza
polio vaccines administered in GazaIDF Spokesperson

In accordance with the directive given by Israel's Minister of Defense and the political echelon, the IDF via COGAT, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, has completed the second polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza. COGAT facilitated tactical humanitarian pauses in order to facilitate the distribution of the vaccines, which took place in two phases.

A total of 1,107,541 vaccinations for children across Gaza; 211,170 in northern Gaza; 379,361 vaccinations in central Gaza; and 517,070 vaccinations in southern Gaza.

To ensure the success of the campaign, COGAT and aid organizations facilitated the entry of polio specialists to Gaza, as well as the delivery of medical and logistical equipment, refrigeration equipment to store and transport the vaccines, and essential vitamins.

Polio vaccination drive
Polio vaccination driveIDF Spokesperson

The IDF stated, "The State of Israel, through COGAT, will continue to act in accordance with international law, addressing the medical situation of civilians in Gaza."