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Sanitary conditions in Gaza 'worsening by the day' Unrwa warns

The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (Unrwa) warned that "sanitary conditions in Gaza are worsening by the day". 

Rubish collection has come to a standstill in Gaza amid Israel's offensive. Meanwhile, Polio broke out earlier this month, prompting a massive WHO vaccination campaign. 

The agency noted that "insects and rodents can spread diseases, threatening people's health and well being".