Advocates are urging the Biden administration to prevent a potential polio outbreak in Gaza after the virus was found in wastewater, a result of the destruction of health and sanitation systems by Israel. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) holds Biden accountable for the crisis and calls for immediate action to ensure polio vaccines reach those in need. Palestinian health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have detected poliovirus in Gaza, posing a serious threat of an epidemic due to unsanitary conditions. Israeli public health experts emphasize the need for a ceasefire to prevent the spread of polio, highlighting the risk to infants on both sides. Reports reveal dire conditions in Gaza, with sewage filling the streets and limited hospital capacity, exacerbating the health crisis. While Israel initiates vaccination campaigns for soldiers, Palestinian immunity remains unaddressed. The urgency to address the humanitarian and health crisis in Gaza is paramount, requiring a collective effort to prevent a disastrous epidemic.
Urgent Call for Biden to Halt Polio Outbreak in Gaza
