Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable women and children Adolescents and health care workers supporting With them in Conflict-affected countries in Middle East Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), a multi-departmental partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), said in Statement late on Tuesday.
“a woman, children Adolescents, health and aid workers who Provide their care and support be facing growing challenges and life-threatening risks in these times of Conflict and humanitarian crises escalate around the world, according to a published comment in British Medical Journal (BMJ) this week to coincide with “International Immunization Week (April 24-30),” the statement said, adding that “while the recent devastating hostilities in Ukraine grabbed the interest of The worldThere are many other long-running and growing conflicts that also It deserves attention and political mobilization from global community. “
In 2020, for For example, a record 56 active Disputes have been documented globally, including in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq”.
Commentary of the co-authors, Rt. Hazrat. Helen Clark, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PMNCH and former New Zealand prime minister and Kirsty Kaljulaid, Global Advocate for the United Nations Secretary-General for Every woman, every child, former president of Estonia, call for Multisectoral response to ensure continuity of Services for women children and teenagers in Conflict Situations and Humanitarian Situations”, PMNCH addedstressing that officials “urged global leaders commit to increase investment in safety And protection procedures for Health and aid workers who risk Their own lives strive to provide services, support Caring for the weak, women, children and adolescents in the most difficult circumstances.
Statement also Confirmed that polio, a disease that is usually eradicated, has started to resurface in backward countries suffers from violence.
“Conflict caused Polio is re-emerging in Otherwise polio-free countries. For example, Syria and Iraq have experienced emergence of polio outbreak for The first the time in After decades from the beginning of Syrian Civil War” added.
In Afghanistan – one of Little countries Where polio remains endemic though global Efforts to achieve eradication – because of The killing of Eight polio workers in February 2022, a national Polio vaccine campaign It was off in Two provinces.”
Statement also It included remarks made by Goknur Topcho, President of world association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Intern and Member of PMNCH.
“Life-saving vaccines and basic Humanitarian supplies must be delivered to vulnerable individuals, especially pregnant women womenAnd children in Conflict settings throughout region. It is of paramount importance that health workers and assistance are timely and unconditional access For women, children and teenagers in urgent medical need She said ” in Article.
Humanitarian crises are causing a resurgence of previously eradicated diseases. while the world continue in battle with COVID-19, and other vaccine-preventable diseases remain a threat to regions experiencing instability and violence. governments and international community Urgent action must be taken for good condition of All lives live under threat.”
