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World: Attacks on Health Care Bi-Monthly News Brief, 10-23 June 2026
By Insecurity Insight at ReliefWeb
· July 6, 2026
· 9 min read
Countries: World, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, Yemen . Since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2286 in 2016 and 09 June 2026, Insecurity
Key takeaway Among the report's key findings: More than 3,860 health workers were killed and over 2,500 were arrested or detained between January 2016 and December 2025.
Why this matters
The sheer scale of attacks on health care worldwide, as documented by Insecurity Insight, highlights the dire need for strengthened protection of health facilities and workers in conflict zones. With over 19,000 attacks reported since 2016, the normalization of violence against health care has severe consequences for civilians, disease response, and the resilience of health systems. The vulnerability of local health workers, who account for more than 65% of documented killings, is particularly concerning. The growing use of armed drones and explosive weapons exacerbates the damage to health facilities and puts health workers at greater risk. As the international community marks a decade since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2286, the report's recommendations for governments, international organizations, and humanitarian actors to improve accountability and protection of health care are crucial. Implementation of these measures is essential to prevent further erosion of health systems in conflict-affected areas.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 9 min
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