At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kat Lay Global health correspondentMarch 5, 2026 at 06:50 PM

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The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that at least 13 hospitals and health facilities in Iran and one in Lebanon have been hit during recent attacks. The WHO is investigating reports of casualties among medical personnel. The conflict has resulted in over 1,230 deaths in Iran, more than 100 in Lebanon, and 13 in Israel, along with thousands of injuries and six US troop deaths. The WHO warned that the conflict is disrupting international humanitarian supply chains, leading to the suspension of operations at its global emergency logistics hub in Dubai due to insecurity and airspace closures. The WHO emphasized that healthcare facilities must be protected under international humanitarian law.

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