Concerns over the emergence of Polio in Gaza due to detection in sewage water are justifiable as this has the potential to create a severe health disaster. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by the Poliovirus, predominantly affecting children under five years old and can lead to irreversible paralysis.
Actions needed to address this situation would involve:
1. Vaccination: Mass polio vaccination campaigns should be initiated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of polio can only be counter