Baby paralysed in first polio case in Gaza in 25 years, WHO says

Charities in Gaza say spread of the virus is a direct result of repeated displacements and evacuation orders

Gaza had not seen a recorded case of polio in 25 years, but vaccinations have plunged since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

A 10-month old baby has been left paralysed by the first confirmed case of polio in Gaza in more than 25 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

In July, the WHO issued a warning on the disease in the war-torn area, saying children there would become infected if proper preventative measures were not urgently taken.