WHO Press Conference
Press Conference Announcement
World Humanitarian Day 2015: WHO honours health workers, calls for their protection.
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day 2015, WHO is drawing attention to the continued attacks on health staff and health facilities during conflicts or humanitarian crises. During 2014 alone, WHO received reports of 372 attacks in 32 countries on health workers resulting in 603 deaths and 958 injuries.
In addition to World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2015, WHO will launch an online platform to recognise the efforts of health workers and their dedication.
Dr Rudi Coninx, Coordinator, Policy Practice and Evaluation, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management & Humanitarian Response. Erin Maura Kenney, Technical Officer, Stop Attacks on Health Care Workers, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response.
In addition to World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2015, WHO will launch an online platform to recognise the efforts of health workers and their dedication.
Dr Rudi Coninx, Coordinator, Policy Practice and Evaluation, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management & Humanitarian Response. Erin Maura Kenney, Technical Officer, Stop Attacks on Health Care Workers, WHO Department of Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response.
