An Update, As Year Two Unfolds—Gaza: The Human Toll - CSIS

Summary

The article discusses a CSIS event focused on public health challenges in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Experts, including Rik Peeperkorn and Jean Gough, highlight efforts like polio vaccination amidst dire humanitarian conditions, stressing the need for cooperation and health service expansion to address the ongoing crisis. The situation in Gaza, complicated by regional tensions, underscores critical public health interventions despite substantial obstacles. The conversation illustrates the intersection of ongoing conflict, public health imperatives, and humanitarian aid efforts in a volatile region.