WHO records over 100 Russian attacks on Ukraine’s health centres
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has recorded more than 100 attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24.
The “grim milestone” was crossed on Thursday, the organisation said, adding that 73 people had been killed and 51 others injured.
According to the WHO, out of 103 attacks, 89 have impacted health facilities, and 13 have impacted transport, including ambulances.
“We are outraged that attacks on health care are continuing. Attacks on health care are a violation of international humanitarian law,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
WHO representative in Ukraine, Jarno Habicht, said 1,000 health facilities were close to conflict areas or changed areas of control.
“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,” Mr Habicht said.
(dpa/NAN)
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