Russia has carried out more than 900 attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities – WHO

Russia has carried out more than 900 attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities – WHO

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There have been more than 900 attacks on health care in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization.

That's according to CNN, Ukrinform reports.

Of the 967 total attacks, 868 of them impacted medical facilities, WHO data shows. In total, strikes on health care in Ukraine have resulted in at least 97 deaths and 126 injuries since February 25, 2022.

Russia's attack on a medical facility in Dnipro city on Friday is not yet included in the WHO data or death toll, given that the organization's process for verifying attacks takes some time.

"WHO condemns all acts of violence against healthcare. These attacks not only kill and maim but also deprive people of urgently needed care, endanger healthcare providers, and undermine health systems," WHO spokesperson Dr. Margaret Harris said in a statement to CNN.

She added that attacks on health care workers, patients, transport, supplies, and health facilities are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law. "We call for an immediate cessation of all activities that endanger the lives of health care workers and patients or impede delivery of essential health services," she added.

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