The World Health Organization has issued a grave warning regarding the potential health crisis in Ukraine as the country grapples with its third winter of war following Russia's full-scale invasion. The ongoing Russian airstrikes have inflicted severe damage on Ukraine's energy and health care infrastructure, leaving millions of people vulnerable as temperatures plummet.
According to WHO officials, Ukraine is facing its most challenging winter yet, with a renewed emphasis on health being more crucial than ever. Since the commencement of Russia's invasion in February 2022, nearly 2,000 attacks on Ukraine's health care infrastructure have been recorded, significantly impacting the predominantly public health system.
