July 10, 2024: More Ukrainians May Die in Attacks on Medical Sites in 2024, W.H.O. Data Suggest
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital has raised concerns about increasing attacks on medical facilities. The World Health Organization (WHO) says more Ukrainians could die in such attacks this year than in 2023.
Before the latest attack, the WHO reported 18 deaths and 81 injuries from attacks on healthcare facilities in the first half of 2024. There were also 44 attacks on medical vehicles in the same period. In 2023, the WHO recorded 22 deaths and 117 injuries from 350 attacks on healthcare facilities.
The July 8 attack on the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv killed at least two people, including a doctor, and injured 50 others. The hospital’s intensive care, surgical, and oncology wards were severely damaged. The attack is a violation of international law, which protects civilian hospitals like the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital.
The WHO has verified 1,878 attacks on healthcare facilities, personnel, transport, supplies, and patients since the conflict began in 2022. The attacks have affected homes, education facilities, office buildings, and public transport. They have also disrupted basic services like electricity, gas, and water supplies. Over 14.6 million people, about 40% of Ukraine’s population, need humanitarian assistance.
The UN Humanitarian Office says there has been no respite for civilians in Ukraine. The organization has condemned the attacks on healthcare facilities and residential areas. The UN Humanitarian Office has called for increased support to Ukraine and urged all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.
The attack on the children’s hospital has been widely condemned. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine. Council members condemned the attacks on residential areas and healthcare facilities. They called for increased support to Ukraine and accountability for those responsible for the attacks.
The attack on the children’s hospital is a war crime, and those responsible must be held accountable. The hospital’s director, Volodymyr Zhovnir, described the attack as “not just a war crime, it is far beyond the limits of humanity.” He said the hospital treats around 80,000 children every year, many of them cancer and blood disease patients.
The attack on the children’s hospital has raised concerns about the impact of the conflict on civilians, especially children. The UN has attributed 249 attacks on schools and hospitals to the Russian Federation’s armed forces and affiliated armed groups in 2023. The attacks have killed or injured nearly 2,000 children.
The international community has called for an end to the conflict and accountability for those responsible for the attacks. The UN Security Council has urged all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. The Council has also called for increased support to Ukraine and humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict.
In conclusion, the attack on Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital has raised concerns about increasing attacks on medical facilities. The WHO data suggest that more Ukrainians could die in such attacks this year than in 2023. The attack is a violation of international law and a war crime. Those responsible must be held accountable. The international community has called for an end to the conflict and accountability for those responsible for the attacks. The UN Security Council has urged all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.
The conflict in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on civilians, especially children. The attacks on healthcare facilities and residential areas have raised concerns about the impact on the civilian population. The international community must act to end the conflict and ensure accountability for those responsible for the attacks.
The WHO data on attacks on healthcare facilities is a cause for concern. The data suggests that more Ukrainians could die in such attacks this year than in 2023. The attacks on healthcare facilities have affected homes, education facilities, office buildings, and public transport. They have also disrupted basic services like electricity, gas, and water supplies.
The attack on the children’s hospital is a war crime, and those responsible must be held accountable. The hospital’s director, Volodymyr Zhovnir, described the attack as “not just a war crime, it is far beyond the limits of humanity.” He said the hospital treats around 80,000 children every year, many of them cancer and blood disease patients.
The international community must act to end the conflict and ensure accountability for those responsible for the attacks. The UN Security Council has urged all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. The Council has also called for increased support to Ukraine and humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict.
In conclusion, the attack on Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital has raised concerns about increasing attacks on medical facilities. The WHO data suggest that more Ukrainians could die in such attacks this year than in 2023. The attack is a violation of international law and a war crime. Those responsible must be held accountable. The international community must act to end the conflictThere was a problem generating a response. Please try again later.
