A total of 441,647 children, representing 69 percent of the child population in the Gaza Strip, have received the first dose of polio vaccine as of Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Sunday.
The vaccinated children are mainly from central and southern Gaza.
To ensure that the campaign covers more children in the strip, the health ministry has extended the four-day phase II vaccination, starting from Sept. 5, for another day.
The health ministry also announced that from Monday, the third phase of vaccinations will take place in the central-northern and northern areas of the Gaza Strip. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that approximately 150,000 children will receive the polio vaccine in the third phase.
The polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip aims to vaccinate about 640000 children, with each child, from newly born to 10 years old, receiving two doses. It has been divided into three stages, starting from Sept. 1 in the central, southern, and northern regions of Gaza.
The administration of the second vaccine dose is expected to commence in four weeks.
The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of achieving a vaccination coverage rate of at least 90 percent to prevent the spread of the disease within and beyond the Gaza Strip.
Nearly 70 pct children in Gaza receive first dose of polio vaccine
Nearly 70 pct children in Gaza receive first dose of polio vaccine
Nearly 70 pct children in Gaza receive first dose of polio vaccine
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
