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Recent reports from the World Health Organization confirm multiple attacks on healthcare
facilities in Iran and Lebanon amid ongoing regional conflict. These incidents highlight the
growing vulnerability of health infrastructure in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
According to the World Health Organization, at least 18 healthcare facilities in Iran have been
affected since the start of recent hostilities, resulting in the deaths of several health workers. In
Lebanon, 25 attacks on healthcare facilities have been reported, causing 16 deaths and 29
injuries and further disrupting essential health services.
The attacks have also triggered large-scale displacement, with hundreds of thousands of people
forced to relocate, placing additional pressure on already strained health systems. Displacement
and overcrowded living conditions increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and further
complicate humanitarian response efforts.
The situation underscores the importance of protecting healthcare infrastructure and ensuring
continued access to essential services during conflict.
Read more:
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-confirms-18-attacks-healthcare-sites-iran-2026-03-11/