Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says

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The World Health Organization reported that attacks on healthcare facilities, workers, and patients in conflict zones have averaged more than four per day in 2026. These attacks, including those in Ukraine and Gaza, have caused over 900 deaths and 1,400 injuries, highlighting a grave humanitarian crisis.

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average of more than four per day, the World Health Organization said on Friday. There have been more than 900 attacks between January and August this year, resulting in at least 900 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries, according to WHO data presented in Geneva by Altaf Musani, the agency's director of humanitarian and disaster management.