Over 10 million Ukrainians displaced in a month of conflict

According to the United Nations, 6.5 million people have been displaced within the territory Ukraine and more than 3.5 million others had to flee to neighboring countries. Number Ukrainians evacuated This accounts for more than a quarter of Ukraine’s population.

Notably, of the nearly 7 million people displaced in the country, one-third have chronic medical problems. According to the 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.

Most of the evacuees were women and children, as men between the ages of 18 and 60 were eligible for conscription and were not allowed to leave the country. The United Nations warns that evacuees face a myriad of risks, including human trafficking and exploitation. This situation has happened and is increasing.

Ukrainians evacuate to the Medyka border gate, in Medyka, Poland, February 26, 2022. (Photo: AP)

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on March 23 that the humanitarian crisis that broke out due to the month-long conflict in Ukraine was only the tip of the iceberg so far.

Speaking at a press conference, Michael Ryan, WHO’s Director of Emergencies, affirmed that more support is needed for Ukraine in the coming weeks, because he has never recorded Complex humanitarian needs in such a rapidly evolving crisis.

In addition, he also called on all sides to stop attacking health care facilities.

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

Also at the press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the agency is concerned about the safety of nuclear and chemical facilities in Ukraine, urging stakeholders to minimize the risk of accidents. catastrophic incident.

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