WHO records more than 100 Russian attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine
April 8, 2022, 10:14 am

WHO records more than 100 Russian attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine

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The Anews reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded more than 100 attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24.

The organization said that the "grim milestone" was crossed on Thursday (Apr 7), adding that 73 people had been killed and 51 others injured.

According to the WHO, of a total of 103 attacks, 89 have impacted health facilities and 13 have impacted transport, including ambulances.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "We are outraged that attacks on health care are continuing. Attacks on health care are a violation of international humanitarian law."

According to the WHO, of a total of 103 attacks, 89 have impacted health facilities and 13 have impacted transport, including ambulances (File photo: Euromaidan Press)

WHO representative in Ukraine, Jarno Habicht, said that across the country, 1,000 health facilities are in proximity to conflict areas or in changed areas of control.

Habicht said: "Health workers throughout the country are risking their lives to serve those in need of medical services, and they, and their patients, must never be targeted."

Source: anews

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