٠٠:٠٣:٠٤An 11-month-old infant, Abdul Rahman Abu Al-Judian, has contracted polio after being displaced from his home due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Born just a month before the war began, Abdul Rahman and his family fled from northern Gaza to Deir al-Balah in search of safety.
Footage filmed on Tuesday shows Abdul Rahman in his temporary shelter, where overcrowding and poor sanitation have contributed to his illness. His parents, visibly distressed, described the dire conditions and lack of medical care.
Niveen Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s mother, reported that the infant had suffered from fever and vomiting for two months. “We were devastated when we learned he had polio,” she said. “The contaminated water and poor living conditions in the shelter are to blame. We need urgent help for his treatment abroad.”
Amjad Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s father, criticised the inadequate healthcare available due to the ongoing conflict. “The war has left us with no access to vaccinations or proper medical care. Our son’s condition is worsening every day, and we are desperate for any support that can get him the treatment he needs.”
The situation highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced families struggle with critical shortages of essential services and healthcare. The international community is being urged to address the growing needs of those affected by the conflict.
'First case of polio in 25 years' - 11-month-old infant contracts Polio amid Gaza conflict
An 11-month-old infant, Abdul Rahman Abu Al-Judian, has contracted polio after being displaced from his home due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Born just a month before the war began, Abdul Rahman and his family fled from northern Gaza to Deir al-Balah in search of safety.
Footage filmed on Tuesday shows Abdul Rahman in his temporary shelter, where overcrowding and poor sanitation have contributed to his illness. His parents, visibly distressed, described the dire conditions and lack of medical care.
Niveen Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s mother, reported that the infant had suffered from fever and vomiting for two months. “We were devastated when we learned he had polio,” she said. “The contaminated water and poor living conditions in the shelter are to blame. We need urgent help for his treatment abroad.”
Amjad Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s father, criticised the inadequate healthcare available due to the ongoing conflict. “The war has left us with no access to vaccinations or proper medical care. Our son’s condition is worsening every day, and we are desperate for any support that can get him the treatment he needs.”
The situation highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced families struggle with critical shortages of essential services and healthcare. The international community is being urged to address the growing needs of those affected by the conflict.
An 11-month-old infant, Abdul Rahman Abu Al-Judian, has contracted polio after being displaced from his home due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Born just a month before the war began, Abdul Rahman and his family fled from northern Gaza to Deir al-Balah in search of safety.
Footage filmed on Tuesday shows Abdul Rahman in his temporary shelter, where overcrowding and poor sanitation have contributed to his illness. His parents, visibly distressed, described the dire conditions and lack of medical care.
Niveen Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s mother, reported that the infant had suffered from fever and vomiting for two months. “We were devastated when we learned he had polio,” she said. “The contaminated water and poor living conditions in the shelter are to blame. We need urgent help for his treatment abroad.”
Amjad Abu Jadyan, Abdul Rahman’s father, criticised the inadequate healthcare available due to the ongoing conflict. “The war has left us with no access to vaccinations or proper medical care. Our son’s condition is worsening every day, and we are desperate for any support that can get him the treatment he needs.”
The situation highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced families struggle with critical shortages of essential services and healthcare. The international community is being urged to address the growing needs of those affected by the conflict.