Attacks on health care in the context of COVID-19
July 30, 2020 World Health Organization
Attacks on health care have become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. This World Health Organization article discusses the types of attacks that are occurring, their impact on health systems’ response to the pandemic, the role of stigma and the actions being taken by the international community to minimize their impact.
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