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World: Still Under Attack: A Decade of Monitoring Attacks on Health Care after the Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2286
By Insecurity Insight at ReliefWeb
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
. Insecurity Insight has launched a major new report analysing a decade of violence against health care following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2286 in 2016. Drawing on ten years of systematically collected data, Still Under Attack: A Decade of Monitoring Attacks
Key takeaway Among the report's key findings: Over 17,500 attacks on health care were recorded between January 2016 and December 2025.
Why this matters
The sheer scale of attacks on health care, as documented in the report, has significant implications for humanitarian relief efforts globally. With over 17,500 attacks recorded in just a decade, the normalization of violence against health care poses a substantial threat to the ability of aid organizations to deliver critical services in conflict-affected areas. The vulnerability of local health workers, who account for more than 65% of documented killings, is particularly concerning, as they are often the backbone of healthcare systems in these regions. The growing use of armed drones and explosive weapons exacerbates the problem, causing increased damage to health facilities and putting more lives at risk. As the international community considers the report's recommendations for strengthening protection and improving accountability, it is crucial to recognize the long-term consequences of these attacks on disease response and health systems, and to prioritize the safety and security of healthcare workers and facilities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Insecurity Insight has launched a major new report analysing a decade of violence against health care following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2286 in 2016. Drawing on ten years of systematically collected data, Still Under Attack: A Decade of Monitoring Attacks
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