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Why Ukraine Hospitals Must Continue To Function -WHO

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Feb 25, 2022

Why Ukraine Hospitals Must Continue To Function -WHO
The World Health Organisation has expressed deep concern for the health of people in Ukraine revealing why hospitals must continue to function in the country.

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WHO, in a statement released on Thursday, insisted that the health system in Ukraine must continue to deliver essential care to people with all health issues.

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The global health agency noted that patients with COVID-19, cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, mental health issues, as well as vulnerable groups such as older persons and migrants should continue to receive the needed care in Ukraine.

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The global health body disclosed that it has released an additional US$3.5 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to purchase and deliver urgent medical supplies to Ukraine.

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"Maximum care must be taken by all parties to ensure that health facilities, workers, patients, transport, and supplies are not targeted.

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"As part of WHO's role to document attacks on health, we will continue to monitor and report such incidents.

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"I also call for sustained and safe access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance," the statement read in part.

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WHO said it has a deep knowledge of the capacities and needs of Ukraine's health system.

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It said the humanitarian health support is expected to rise following further needs assessments.

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"This new support complements the trauma and medical supplies which we prepositioned in health facilities.

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"We will continue to deliver care and support the people across Ukraine affected by this crisis, "it said.

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