War casualties are not just the result of bullets and bombs. Infectious disease is a major killer.
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the presence of the polio virus in Gaza. This is really not the right time.
Polio vaccination coverage in Palestine has been falling since the start of the conflict.
In addition, 16 of the 36 hospitals are only partially functioning, medical resources are not coming in and medical staff are in extreme danger.
With poor water and sanitation, the risk of contracting deadly diseases increases, putting children at even greater risk.
We must advocate for a ceasefire that involves a vaccination campaign.
Trudeau must also answer the call and invest $150 million in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and $720 million in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, so that all children are vaccinated and protected.
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