Thread by @WHO

Today marks 6⃣ months since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine 🇺🇦

♦️ Millions are displaced
♦️ Thousands died
♦️ Hundreds of attacks on health care

WHO and its partners help address immediate needs and support the country reconstructing its health system.

WHO has delivered more than 1 300 metric tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to 🇺🇦 incl.:
⚡️ power generators for healthcare facilities
💊 medicines to manage non-communicable diseases
🩹 trauma & emergency surgery supplies
🫧 oxygen
🚑 ambulances

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Unprecedented number of attacks on health care:

A total of 4⃣7⃣3⃣ verified attacks 💥 on health care have been recorded leading to at least 98 deaths and 134 injuries while that number continues to rise.

Health care is #NotATarget

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WHO has supported the coordination of more than 8⃣0⃣ Emergency Medical Teams across #Ukraine, Poland & the Republic of Moldova, providing:
✅ medical consultations
✅ trauma & emergency surgery
✅ rehabilitation supplies
✅ medical evacuations support

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WHO has supported the establishment of 3 health hubs in western #Ukraine, for emergency medical services & medical evacuations & to ensure the safe passage of patients from east to west, including those with #cancer, for treatment outside 🇺🇦

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Stress management trainings have been provided to health care workers & the general population on how to effectively manage stress & improve #MentalHealth amid an increase in psychological distress caused by the war in #Ukraine 🇺🇦

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WHO has also trained thousands of healthcare workers on issues related to:
✅ trauma surgery
✅ mass casualties
✅ chemical exposure
✅ epidemiology
✅ lab diagnostics

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