The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated an additional $ 3,5 million from its emergency fund to the purchase and delivery of medical equipment to Ukraine. “The health system must continue to function in order to provide people with basic care for all health problems”, stresses the head of the WHO and calls for “permanent and safe access to humanitarian aid”.
- On February 24, 2022, Our Country invaded Ukraine
- In the face of the escalation of hostilities, WHO decided to allocate an additional $ 3,5 million from the rescue fund for the purchase and delivery of urgent medical supplies to Ukraine
- The head of the WHO reminds that international humanitarian law calls for the protection of health care facilities, employees, patients, transport and supplies »and urges all parties to the conflict to make every effort to do so
- A similar appeal was made by the World Medical Association. «Our thoughts are with our Ukrainian colleagues. We appeal for a quick end to hostilities »
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WHO rescue fund to help Ukraine
The World Health Organization is closely following what is happening in Ukraine. “WHO is deeply concerned about the health of the Ukrainian population in the face of the growing crisis,” wrote Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a statement published on February 24. Due to the escalation of the -Ukrainian conflict, the organization allocated an additional $ 3,5 million from the rescue fund. The money will be used for the purchase and delivery of urgent medical supplies to Ukraine. “This increases the stocks that we have prepared in health care facilities,” informs the head of the WHO on Twitter. “Humanitarian aid in the field of health is expected to increase with further needs assessments”.
“The health system must continue to function to provide people with primary care for all health problems, from COVID-19 to cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis, to mental health problems, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and migrants” – underlines Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
An appeal for safe access to humanitarian aid
There is information in the media about the shelling of hospitals by the s. The head of the WHO reminds that “international humanitarian law calls for the protection of health care facilities, workers, patients, transport and supplies” and urges all parties to the conflict to do their best to make this happen. “As part of the WHO’s role in documenting health risks, we will continue to monitor and report such incidents.” “I also call for permanent and safe access to humanitarian aid”, appeals Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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A similar appeal was made by the World Medical Association – the largest medical organization in the world. The WMA calls on leaders to respect the work of doctors and nurses in Ukraine and to maintain the neutrality of health care facilities. «Our thoughts are with our Ukrainian colleagues. We call for a quick end to hostilities ».
WHO recalls that it has been working closely with health authorities throughout Ukraine for decades. “We have a deep understanding of the possibilities and needs of the country’s health system”. “We will continue to provide care and support to people all over Ukraine affected by this crisis,” assures Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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