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1. In which region has the UN launched a polio vaccination campaign targeting 640,000 children?
The UN has initiated a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, aiming to vaccinate 640,000 children following the discovery of the first polio case in the region in 25 years. The campaign, which includes planned pauses in fighting, is crucial in preventing a potential outbreak. It begins in central Gaza, with efforts to ensure the vaccination is administered despite the ongoing conflict, highlighting the importance of immunization in vulnerable areas.