Conflict in Ukraine undermines an already challenged health system
Roborgh, Sophie, Coutts, Adam P., Chellew, Patrick, Novykov, Valerii, Sullivan, Richard
2022Research Portal (King's College London)33 citations
Abstract
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February, 2022 looks set to create another 21st-century humanitarian disaster, joining the protracted conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan, and Darfur, Sudan. Over the coming weeks millions of people will be displaced both internally and to neighbouring countries. The international community must provide far more humanitarian support, including medical evacuations all over Europe, immediate visas, appropriate care and support for displaced populations, and increased financial assistance to host countries.
Topics & Concepts
Political scienceHumanitarian aidInternally displaced personDisplaced personInternational communityMedical careHealth careHumanitarian crisisEconomic growthInternational humanitarian lawRefugeeDevelopment economicsLawMedicineHuman rightsPoliticsFamily medicineEconomicsHealth and Conflict StudiesMigration, Health and Trauma