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WHO says ‘escalating violence’ in northern Gaza has led to postponement of vaccines to more than 100,000 children

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WHO postpones polio vaccination campaign in Gaza due to escalating violence, risking spread of virus.

The World Health Organization said it was forced to postpone the last phase of the polio vaccination drive in Gaza on Wednesday due to "intense bombardment" and "escalating violence" in the north.