LBCI

UNRWA urges ceasefire to ensure polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

Israel-Gaza War Updates

2024-08-30 | 05:32

Share

Share

UNRWA urges ceasefire to ensure polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

2^min

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has called for a ceasefire to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza.

In a statement posted on X, UNRWA's spokesperson, Louise Wateridge, emphasized that ongoing military operations during the campaign could severely impact the ability of the UN and its partners to vaccinate children.

The spokesperson warned that any disruptions would have "disastrous" repercussions not only for children in the Gaza Strip but also for the broader region, which has already suffered greatly during the conflict.

The agency stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to ensure the vaccinations can be administered, hostages can return to their families, and all affected communities can receive much-needed respite.

"We cannot vaccinate children who are fleeing for their lives"@UNWateridge tells @BBCr4today that any military operations during the upcoming #polio vaccination campaign in #Gaza will impact @UN & partners ability to issue vaccinations to children.

Repercussions will not just… pic.twitter.com/LsK3LIJyFn
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) August 30, 2024

Israel Gaza War Updates

Israel-Gaza War Updates

UNRWA

Ceasefire

Polio

Vaccine

Campaign

Gaza

War

Next

Israeli army announces conclusion of month-long operation in southern and central Gaza

UK expresses concern over Israeli military operation in West Bank

Previous

Recommended For You

Gaza ministry says all hospitals to cut or stop services 'within 48 hours' over fuel shortages

Israel-Gaza War Updates

08:39

Gaza ministry says all hospitals to cut or stop services 'within 48 hours' over fuel shortages

Hiba Nasr tells LBCI: Washington 'shifts focus' after ICC ruling on Netanyahu, Lebanon war 'no longer priority'

13:31

Hiba Nasr tells LBCI: Washington 'shifts focus' after ICC ruling on Netanyahu, Lebanon war 'no longer priority'

ICC prosecutor calls on members to comply with arrest warrants

12:27

ICC prosecutor calls on members to comply with arrest warrants

World reacts to the ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

Israel-Gaza War Updates

11:30

World reacts to the ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7: WHO

05:55

226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7: WHO

Hezbollah deceives air defense system and launches barrage of rockets to cover for drone, Israeli army radio reports

2024-10-13

Hezbollah deceives air defense system and launches barrage of rockets to cover for drone, Israeli army radio reports

Lebanon's response to ceasefire proposal positive, awaiting Amos Hochstein's visit for final review of agreement

2024-11-17

Lebanon's response to ceasefire proposal positive, awaiting Amos Hochstein's visit for final review of agreement

Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to Tebnine hospital, cluster bomb used in Wadi al Khanazir, South Lebanon

2024-11-07

Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to Tebnine hospital, cluster bomb used in Wadi al Khanazir, South Lebanon

Videos

Lebanese mark 81st Independence Day amid ongoing Israeli assault

09:14

Lebanese mark 81st Independence Day amid ongoing Israeli assault

Hezbollah releases footage of strikes on "Tel Haim" and "Beit Lid" bases in Israel

2024-11-20

Hezbollah releases footage of strikes on "Tel Haim" and "Beit Lid" bases in Israel

LBCI exclusive footage reveals destruction in Nabatieh as Israel escalates aggression against Lebanon

2024-11-20

LBCI exclusive footage reveals destruction in Nabatieh as Israel escalates aggression against Lebanon

Video shows Israeli army incursion into Tayr Harfa, South Lebanon

2024-11-19

Video shows Israeli army incursion into Tayr Harfa, South Lebanon

Israeli drone targets residential building in Chiyah, Beirut's southern suburbs (Video)

2024-11-19

Israeli drone targets residential building in Chiyah, Beirut's southern suburbs (Video)

Israeli attacks cause extensive damage in Tyre, South Lebanon (Video)

2024-11-19

Israeli attacks cause extensive damage in Tyre, South Lebanon (Video)

Israeli airstrike on Tyre in South Lebanon causes extensive destruction (Video)

2024-11-18

Israeli airstrike on Tyre in South Lebanon causes extensive destruction (Video)

Hezbollah targets base in central Tel Aviv, releases footage

Middle East News

2024-11-15

Hezbollah targets base in central Tel Aviv, releases footage

Israeli airstrikes cause massive destruction to Nabatieh market in South Lebanon (Video)

2024-11-14

Israeli airstrikes cause massive destruction to Nabatieh market in South Lebanon (Video)

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Hochstein 'expected to fly back to Washington' Thursday; no agreement announcement expected before next week: Axios reports

1

Hochstein 'expected to fly back to Washington' Thursday; no agreement announcement expected before next week: Axios reports

Israel claims strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time

2

Israel claims strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time

Hiba Nasr tells LBCI: Washington 'shifts focus' after ICC ruling on Netanyahu, Lebanon war 'no longer priority'

3

Hiba Nasr tells LBCI: Washington 'shifts focus' after ICC ruling on Netanyahu, Lebanon war 'no longer priority'

Stalled ceasefire talks: Unresolved disputes strain Israel-Lebanon negotiations

4

Stalled ceasefire talks: Unresolved disputes strain Israel-Lebanon negotiations

Lebanon eyes ceasefire deal as Hochstein's proposal undergoes Israeli review amid ongoing strikes - The details

5

Lebanon eyes ceasefire deal as Hochstein's proposal undergoes Israeli review amid ongoing strikes - The details

South Lebanon clashes: Israeli researcher killed as forces intensify assault - Here are the latest details

6

South Lebanon clashes: Israeli researcher killed as forces intensify assault - Here are the latest details

World reacts to the ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

7

World reacts to the ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

Israeli airstrikes claim more lives, bringing total toll to 3,583 killed and 15,244 injured

8

Israeli airstrikes claim more lives, bringing total toll to 3,583 killed and 15,244 injured

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More