WHO reports 14 health workers killed in Lebanon airstrikes
WHO reports 14 health workers killed in Lebanon airstrikes
On March 14, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a devastating loss: 14 health workers, including doctors and nurses, were killed in Lebanon within just 24 hours.
Most of these tragic deaths occurred during an airstrike on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh primary healthcare centre, where staff were trapped under rubble.
These attacks are part of a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has severely damaged Lebanon's already fragile medical infrastructure.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus strongly condemned these actions, stressing that medical personnel must remain protected under international law.
While Israel has claimed that such facilities are sometimes misused for military purposes, the Lebanese authorities deny these allegations.
As the violence continues, international observers remain deeply concerned about the collapse of healthcare services and the long-term impact on the region's public health, as the current environment makes it increasingly difficult to provide life-saving treatment to those who need it most.
