The United Nations Office at Geneva has revealed that at least 65 medical workers have been martyred in Israeli aggression on Lebanon since September 17th. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Deputy Incident Manager Ian Clarke, a total of 16 attacks on health facilities have been carried out during this period, leaving 65 healthcare workers dead and 40 others injured.
Speaking from Beirut, Clarke expressed the WHO’s deep concern over the impact of the recent escalation of violence on Lebanon’s healthcare system. “Since 17 September, 16 attacks on health care had been recorded leaving behind 65 deaths and 40 injuries among health staff,” he stated.
The attacks have had a devastating impact, with 96 primary healthcare centers and facilities forced to close in the south of the country due to the Israeli war on Lebanon. Additionally, five more hospitals have ceased functioning due to damage to infrastructure, while four others had to partially evacuate patients.
The total death toll since “Israel” expanded its war into Lebanon has risen beyond 2,000, with over 10,000 injured.
Over 1000 health workers killed in Gaza, WB and Lebanon. What a shameful anniversary for Israel, USA, EU and NATO.
Dr Mads pic.twitter.com/mR8lUOriAb— Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrMadsGilbert) October 6, 2024
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
