The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the discovery of a highly infectious variant of the polio virus in the Gaza Strip. This alarming strain, identified as VDPV2, was detected in waste samples collected from Khan Yunis and Deira Al-Bala last month.
According to the WHO, the VDPV2 strain poses a significant threat to public health. Infections with this variant can lead to severe outcomes, including paralysis. The rapid transmission potential of this virus has raised serious concerns among health authorities.
Both the WHO and Gaza’s Ministry of Health have issued warnings about the elevated risk this virus presents to the local population. The detection of VDPV2 underscores the urgent need for enhanced vaccination efforts and public health measures to mitigate the spread and impact of this dangerous strain.
