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“During 1,534 days of war, Ukraine’s healthcare system has experienced repeated attacks.

Topic: defense & securityRegion: EuropeUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 5Spectrum: Mostly CenterFiltered: Europe (1/5)· Clear⏱ 2 min read⚠ 3d+ old
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SITUATION
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 3,000 attacks have been carried out against Ukraine's healthcare system since the onset of the conflict. These attacks have significantly increased casualties among both healthcare workers and patients, severely disrupting medical services across the country.
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KEY FACTS
  • COPENHAGEN – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 8 that it had registered more than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
  • WHO has verified more than 3,000 attacks on healthcare over this period,” the WHO’s European branch said in a statement.
  • Some 80 per cent of the attacks have targeted outpatient clinics, hospitals and other care settings, while ambulances and other health-related vehicles accounted for the remaining 20 per cent.
  • “Every one of these attacks is a violation of international humanitarian law,” said director Hans Kluge of WHO Europe in the statement.
  • “Under international humanitarian law, healthcare is protected.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Defense & Security activity in Asia Pacific. Current reporting indicates: “During 1,534 days of war, Ukraine’s healthcare system has experienced repeated attacks.

COPENHAGEN – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 8 that it had registered more than 3,000 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. WHO has verified more than 3,000 attacks on healthcare over this period,” the WHO’s European branch said in a statement.

Brief

The WHO's findings highlight the critical state of healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine, which has been under continuous strain due to the ongoing hostilities. The organization warns that the continued targeting of healthcare facilities not only endangers lives but also undermines the overall capacity to deliver essential medical care.

This situation reflects a broader pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure, which has been a persistent feature of the conflict. The WHO's report serves as a stark reminder of the humanitarian toll that the conflict has exacted on Ukraine's civilian population, particularly in terms of access to healthcare.

As the conflict persists, many governments faces mounting pressure to address the violations of international humanitarian law and to ensure the protection of medical facilities and personnel. The WHO's call for accountability and protection of healthcare services is a crucial step towards mitigating the impact of the conflict on civilian health outcomes.

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