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Attacks on Health Care in Conflict Zones Averaging More than Four a Day in 2026, World Health Organization Says
- On Friday, the World Health Organization reported more than 900 attacks on healthcare between January and August 2026, causing at least 900 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries across conflict zones.
- Since the WHO began tracking surveillance in 2018, more than 10,400 attacks have been verified across 29 countries; Musani stated not a single one has entered an accountability process.
- In Gaza, all 36 hospitals have been damaged, while 37% of Sudan's health facilities remain non-functional; a study of 69 attacks in Syria found outpatient consultations fell by 51% immediately after incidents.
- Attacks undermine responses to disease outbreaks, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 12 verified attacks since an Ebola outbreak was declared in May disrupted surveillance and treatment efforts.
- Health facilities are protected under the Geneva Conventions, yet Musani warned, "What we are witnessing are multiple forms of violence," citing heavy weapons use and 94 detained healthcare workers.
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More than 10,000 attacks on health structures have been recorded since 2018, but no one has ever been brought to justice, says WHO.
·Montreal, Canada
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Escalating Attacks on Health Facilities: A Global Crisis
In 2026, attacks on healthcare facilities in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza have surged, averaging over four daily and resulting in numerous casualties. Over 900 attacks were recorded in the first eight months, impacting hospitals, workers, and medical supply chains across multiple countries.
·India
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Attacks on health care in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says
Attacks on health-care facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average of more than four per day, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
·Toronto, Canada
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