Such attacks deprive citizens of the necessary medical care and undermine the health care system.
The World Health Organization has stated at least 162 attacks on medical facilities in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion . This is evidenced by the WHO report on the situation in Ukraine, which covers the period from February 24 to April 20.
“Attacks on the health care system (including medical facilities, transport, staff, patients, objects supplies and warehouses) continue: from February 23 to April 20, 2022, 162 attacks were registered, as a result of which 52 people were injured and 73 people died, “the WHO report states.
In addition, the organization stressed that such attacks deprive citizens of urgently needed care, endanger health care providers and undermine health care systems.
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Earlier it was reported that Ukrainian volunteers have created a service “Pediatrician at War” , which provides advice to pediatricians, psychologists and other physicians.
In the Telegram Bot “Pediatrician at War” parents will be able to receive free online help from pediatricians from all over Ukraine. Adults can also receive free online help in the Telegram Bot “Doctor at War”.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has published a list of free services for online consultations with doctors during the war state.
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