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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO: Ukraine Health System ‘Engulfed’ by War

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organization had so far verified 18 attacks on health facilities, health workers and ambulances, resulting in 10 deaths and 16 injuries Fabrice COFFRINI AFP/File

The war with Russia has sparked a health crisis in Ukraine, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, decrying at least 18 verified attacks on health care facilities and personnel.

The UN health agency said Ukraine's health system was proving "remarkably resilient" following Russia's invasion on February 24.

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