WHO says six hospitals evacuated in Iran but health system holding up
Six hospitals in Iran have been evacuated since the start of the US-Israeli war on the country, but the health system is holding up for now, a World Health Organization official said on Monday.
WHO regional director Hanan Balkhy said Iran’s healthcare infrastructure remained robust and authorities had not requested emergency relief from the global health agency.
"The primary healthcare and the health infrastructure of Iran is quite good and robust, and they're able to accommodate the casualties as of now," Balkhy told Reuters.
The WHO said it has verified 18 attacks on healthcare facilities and the deaths of eight medical workers.
Balkhy added that the agency had contingency plans to send emergency supplies if conditions worsen, warning that toxic pollution from damaged oil facilities could increase respiratory illnesses.
