WHO is concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Speaking at the press conference, Michael Ryan – WHO’s director of emergency handling, affirmed that there is a need for greater support for Ukraine in the coming weeks, because he has never recognized the need. humanitarian complex in such a rapidly evolving crisis. In addition, he also called on all sides to stop attacking health care facilities.

According to Ryan, so far 3.6 million Ukrainians have been displaced from the country, while another 6.5 million have been internally displaced, along with 12 million others affected by the conflict – the equivalent of nearly 6 million Ukrainians. half of Ukraine’s population is affected. Notably, of the nearly 7 million people displaced in the country, one-third have chronic medical problems. According to WHO, about half of all drug stores in Ukraine may have closed. The conflict also affects vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccination programs in Ukraine.

To date, WHO has received only $9.6 million of the $57.5 million needed for humanitarian operations in Ukraine over the next three months.

Also at the press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency was concerned about the safety of nuclear and chemical facilities in Ukraine, urging stakeholders to minimize the risk of such an occurrence. disaster incident.