Gaza is struggling with infectious diseases, including polio, exacerbated by the ongoing war.
Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza has created a public health crisis, with a dangerous return of infectious diseases such as polio, scabies and hepatitis.
The destruction of essential infrastructure and the blockade of medical supplies have made the situation worse, especially for children.
This episode explores the lull in the fight to deliver the polio vaccine and features the voices of families on the ground, doctors and aid workers, revealing the dire humanitarian situation.
Presenter: Anelise Borges
Guests:
Dr Nabeel Rana – Vascular Surgeon
Dr Sanjay Adusumilli – General and Colorectal Surgeon
Dr Yara Asi – Palestinian Program for Health and Human Rights
Nafin Abu al-Jidyan – resident of Gaza