Rising attacks on healthcare facilities in conflict zones
衝突地區醫療設施遇襲事件激增
更新於: 2026年9月4日 上午02:15
The intentional targeting of hospitals and medical workers in conflict zones has evolved into a severe humanitarian crisis.
在衝突地區蓄意針對醫院與醫療工作人員的行為，已演變成嚴重的人道主義危機。
Despite International Humanitarian Law (IHL) clearly defining healthcare facilities as protected spaces under the Geneva Conventions, recent data from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition reveals a alarming 15% increase in attacks compared to 2023.
儘管國際人道法(IHL)明確定義醫療設施為日內瓦公約(Geneva Conventions)保護下的場所，但「衝突中捍衛健康聯盟」(Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition)的最新數據顯示，與2023年相比，這類攻擊事件驚人地增加了15%。
These incidents, ranging from airstrikes to the kidnapping of personnel, are occurring with disturbing frequency in hotspots like Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza.
這些從空襲到綁架人員的事件，正以令人不安的頻率在蘇丹、烏克蘭與加薩等衝突熱點頻繁發生。
The impact is catastrophic: hospitals close, medical professionals flee, and vulnerable populations are left without access to essential care, leading to spikes in maternal mortality and preventable diseases.
其後果是災難性的：醫院被迫關閉、醫護專業人員逃離，脆弱的群體失去了獲取基本醫療的管道，導致孕產婦死亡率與可預防疾病的激增。
Experts argue that the primary driver of this trend is a culture of impunity.
專家認為，這種趨勢的主要推手是免受懲罰的文化。
To address this crisis, the global community must move beyond documentation and prioritize political accountability, ensuring that those who violate the sanctity of medical care face meaningful consequences.
為了應對這場危機，國際社會必須超越記錄層面，優先落實政治問責，確保那些破壞醫療神聖性的人面臨實質的後果。
