The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said that the first phase of polio vaccination in central Gaza is complete, with more than 187,000 children vaccinated, Anadolu reports.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X that the number of vaccinated children is “well over” the target of 156,500.

“Four fixed sites will continue to offer polio vaccination for the next three days in central Gaza to ensure no child is missed,” Tedros said.

He noted that preparations are underway today to roll out the vaccine campaign in south Gaza, which will start tomorrow. The distribution of first doses will end after the vaccine campaign spends three and a possible extension day in the north zone.