World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday expressed sadness and worry for Ukrainians amid the Russian invasion, APA reports citing CNN.
"I am heartbroken and gravely concerned for the health of the people in #Ukraine in the escalating crisis,” Tedros posted on Twitter.
"The health system must continue to function to deliver essential care to people for all health issues,” he added in the post.
“International humanitarian law calls for protection of health facilities, workers, patients, transport, and supplies. As part of WHO’s role to document attacks on health, we will continue to monitor and report such incidents,” Tedros said.
“I call for peace and sustained access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. I’ve released a further $3.5 million from WHO’s Contingency Fund for Emergencies to buy and deliver urgent medical supplies. This adds to supplies we prepositioned in health facilities,” the tweet concluded.
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