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