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The World Health Professions Alliance speaks for 47 million health professionals worldwide, and is the only alliance which convenes knowledge and experience from the key health professions in 179 countries and territories.

Press release on 10th anniversary of UN Resolution 2286 on protecting health personnel in conflicts

4 May 2026—Adopted on 3 May 2016, United Nations Security Council Resolution 2286 strongly condemns acts of violence against medical personnel and facilities in conflicts and requires member states to hold perpetrators to account. Today, 10 years on, this Resolution is more relevant than ever, as healthcare continues to be attacked with impunity. WHPA calls on all involved to act now to protect healthcare personnel, patients, and facilities in conflict zones.

 

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