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The sanctity and neutrality of health care \u2013 including of health workers, patients, supplies, transport and facilities \u2013 and the right to safe access to care, must be respected and protected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAttacks on health care are in violation of international humanitarian law.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that the Russia-Ukraine war may result in undetected transmission of COVID-19. This was disclosed by WHO director-general, Tedros Ghebreyesu while speaking at a press conference on Wednesday. He said the organisation is deeply concerned about the unfolding humanitarian emergency in Ukraine. 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