More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems are buckling under the pressure. Injuries and displacement are rising as attacks on healthcare facilities continue.
The situation is particularly dire in Iran, where national health authorities report more than 1300 deaths and 9000 injuries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 'attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase'. The organization does not provide a specific number of healthcare facilities affected.
National health authorities in Iran are facing an uphill task as they struggle to cope with the influx of patients. According to the source, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as a result of the escalating conflict.
The WHO has issued a statement highlighting the strain on health systems in the Region. The organization does not provide a timeline for when the crisis may stabilize, but it emphasizes the need for concerted international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis.
