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Her Son Became the War's First Polio Case

Next month, he will be one year old. Now he should be learning to walk, but he has stopped moving. Nivin Abu al-Jidyan is the mother of Abd al-Rahman, Gaza Strip's first polio case in 25 years.

» Updated: 19 September 2024, 16:33

» Published: 30 August 2024

Her Son Became the War's First Polio Case
Photo: Abd al-Karim Hana/AP/TT

The feared disease can now be prevented with a vaccine. But in war-torn Gaza, vaccination levels have dropped, and no one was prepared for the emergence of polio type 2. This variant has been eradicated for decades.

In July, virus carriers were detected in the wastewater in the area. And recently, little Abd al-Rahman became the first confirmed case.

He can't stand, sit or move like before, says mother Nivin Abu al-Jidyan to CNN.

The family lives in a tent in al-Mawasi, a refugee camp in southwestern Gaza Strip. For those who have become infected, there is no cure for polio. However, the symptoms can be treated and alleviated. But in a war zone, it's not easy.

I feel helpless. It's difficult for both us and the doctors, the situation is so bad, says Abu al-Jidyan to the American TV company.

He would need to be treated abroad, she says, looking sorrowfully at her little son.

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