NewzThe World Health Organization (WHO) reported that at least 911 people have been killed and 1,486 injured in 914 separate attacks on global healthcare networks since the beginning of the year. These figures, released in Geneva on August 14, underscore a significant rise in violence directed at medical infrastructure and personnel worldwide.
The WHO identified Ukraine, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories as the regions most severely impacted by these incidents. The data highlights a persistent trend of healthcare facilities being targeted in conflict zones, raising international concerns regarding the protection of medical services and the safety of patients and staff in areas of active hostility.
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