WHO: Nigeria Among Nations Hit by 10,400 Healthcare Attacks in 8 Years
Says 5,700 killed, over 8,000 injured in 29 countries Declares no one has been held accountable Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among countries where
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that Nigeria is among the nations that have been hit by 10,400 healthcare attacks over the past eight years, with more than 5,700 people killed and over 8,000 injured in 29 countries. In its latest update, the UN health agency disclosed that more than 900 attacks were recorded between January and August 2026 alone, resulting in at least 900 deaths and over 1,400 injuries.
The WHO's surveillance system covered attacks on hospitals, healthcare workers, patients, ambulances, and other medical transport, as well as warehouses and medical supplies. The attacks took different forms, including the use of heavy weapons, destruction of healthcare facilities, and psychological violence against healthcare workers and patients.
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