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World: Attacks on Health Care Bi-Monthly News Brief, 22 July - 04 August 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Insecurity Insight , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In 2025, a total of 2,546 incidents were recorded in 33 countries, resulting in damage or destruction of facilities and harm to health workers.
Attacks on health care facilities and workers have been reported globally. In 2025, a total of 2,546 incidents were recorded in 33 countries, resulting in damage or destruction of facilities and harm to health workers. Further details on these incidents are available from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition.
The data collected shows a significant number of health workers were affected, with some killed, kidnapped, or arrested. For more information on the attacks and the countries affected, readers can refer to the source, which provides a comprehensive overview of the situation.
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Category: disaster Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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