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Ukraine’s healthcare system has been hit by more than 800 attacks since Russia’s invasion, WHO says

It’s been 12 months since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine | Fountain: AFP

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Within 12 months since the start Russian invasion from Ukraine, World Health Organization (WHO) The UN agency said today that there have been 802 reported attacks on the country’s health network, killing at least 101 health workers and patients.

“The war has exacerbated health needs, including the need for mental health care and psychosocial support,” said CEO WHOTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Treatment chronic diseasescancer, HIV, tuberculosis and measles, polio and COVID-19 These are other needs whose attention is hampered by the conflict, the person responsible for WHOan agency that has provided support to 8.4 million Ukrainians over the past 12 months.

WHO It recently requested $240 million from the international community to continue meeting health needs in Ukraine, where it hopes to reach 11.4 million people this year.

mental problems

About 10 million Ukrainiansor almost a third of the population left in the country after the Russian invasion suffer from mental disorders, of which about 4 million have moderate to severe symptoms, warned World Health Organization (WHO).

“During my meeting yesterday with the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, she told me that everyone in society has become a bit of a psychologist,” said the European director WHOHans Kluge, at a virtual press conference from the city of Zhitomir, to take stock of health after a year of war.

Kluge, who completed his fifth visit to the country since the Russian invasion, stressed that psychiatric and psychosocial care has become a priority WHOalong with programs for the rehabilitation of the wounded during the war and armed attacks.

Regional manager WHO He stated that during the visit, he once again saw with admiration that “despite the fatigue, stress and exhaustion of medical workers, the healthcare system is still standing, which is a testament to the commitment of these workers.”

(As reported by EFE)


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