WHO Reports Over 20 Attacks on Iran Healthcare Facilities Since March 1
The World Health Organization has verified more than 20 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran since March 1, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The attacks have killed at least nine people, including a healthcare worker and a Red Crescent member.
The World Health Organization confirmed that more than 20 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran have been verified since March 1, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced.
The attacks have resulted in at least nine deaths, including an infectious diseases health worker and a member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Tedros wrote on social media platform X.
Attacks on healthcare facilities are considered violations of international humanitarian law, as medical facilities are supposed to be protected during conflicts. These incidents disrupt medical services for civilians who depend on these facilities for emergency care, routine treatments, and life-saving procedures.
The WHO chief's announcement represents the first official verification of the scale of attacks on Iran's healthcare infrastructure in recent weeks. Details about who carried out the attacks or their specific locations have not been disclosed in the WHO statement.
Attacks on hospitals and medical facilities violate international law and put sick people at risk during emergencies. When healthcare systems are targeted, ordinary people lose access to life-saving medical care when they need it most.
Watch for additional WHO updates on verified attacks and potential international response to healthcare facility targeting.
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