WHO Says 13 Hospitals and Health Facilities Damaged in Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
By Global News Desk | March 2026
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) says at least 13 hospitals and healthcare facilities in Iran have been damaged during recent military strikes, raising international concern about the safety of medical infrastructure and civilians caught in the escalating conflict.
According to WHO officials, the organization has verified multiple incidents involving hospitals and health centers affected by attacks during the latest phase of regional tensions. The damage has disrupted medical services and complicated emergency response efforts in several affected areas.
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Medical Workers Among Casualties
Health authorities reported that several medical personnel were among the casualties. At least four healthcare workers were killed and more than 20 medical staff members injured during the incidents, according to preliminary reports from officials monitoring the situation.
Emergency vehicles and ambulances were also damaged in some locations, further affecting the ability of responders to transport injured civilians to hospitals.
Hospitals Forced to Evacuate Patients
In several cities, hospitals were forced to partially evacuate patients after nearby explosions caused structural damage or safety concerns. In Iran’s capital, Tehran, reports indicated that at least one medical facility moved patients to safer areas following nearby strikes.
Medical workers in affected regions have been operating under extremely difficult conditions as emergency departments continue receiving victims from surrounding communities.
WHO Calls for Protection of Healthcare Facilities
WHO leadership described the situation as deeply concerning and reiterated that international humanitarian law protects hospitals, healthcare workers, and patients during armed conflicts.
Officials urged all parties involved in the hostilities to ensure that medical infrastructure is protected and that humanitarian access is maintained so civilians can receive urgent medical care.
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Rising Humanitarian Concerns
Humanitarian organizations warn that continued damage to healthcare facilities could worsen the humanitarian situation, especially in areas where hospitals already face shortages of staff, medicine, and emergency supplies.
International health agencies say they are continuing to monitor the situation closely while assessing potential humanitarian needs if the conflict intensifies further.
Source: Statements from international health officials and reports from global news agencies covering WHO briefings on the situation in Iran.
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