WHO reports 914 healthcare attacks this year
The World Health Organization has released a report revealing that since the beginning of the year, there have been 914 attacks on healthcare facilities worldwide, resulting in 911 deaths and injuring 1,486 others. The majority of these attacks have occurred in Ukraine, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, amounting to over 10,400 attacks since 2017. These incidents have caused more than 5,700 fatalities and 8,500 injuries. The organization calls on all parties involved in conflicts to protect healthcare workers and facilities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law to ensure the continued provision of health services and safeguard lives.
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