WHO Reports Escalating Attacks on Healthcare in Eastern Mediterranean Region

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Published: 2026-06-08
Category: world
Source: The BMJ
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The World Health Organization has documented a concerning rise in attacks on healthcare facilities globally, with over half of the 628 incidents recorded this year occurring in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This surge, particularly in areas like Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Iran, and Syria, has severely degraded health infrastructure and disrupted vital supply chains. The ongoing regional conflicts are placing immense strain on global humanitarian efforts.

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