WHO Reports Over Four Attacks Per Day on Healthcare in Conflict Zones During 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a continuing rise in attacks on healthcare facilities, workers, and patients in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza, averaging more than four incidents daily in 2026. Since the WHO's surveillance system began tracking these incidents in 2018, over 10,400 attacks have been verified across 29 countries and territories, resulting in approximately 5,700 deaths and over 8,500 injuries.