WHO Chief Condemns Middle East Missile Attacks, Warns of Health Risks
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus condemned recent missile attacks across the Middle East, stating strikes in UAE killed eight and injured 158, with additional casualties in Oman and Kuwait. He warned escalating conflict undermines health and safety foundations, noting attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia increase toxic smoke exposure risks. Damage to desalination plants threatens water supplies, while repeated attacks strain community mental health. WHO highlighted its Dubai logistics hub as critical for emergency medical supplies across Middle East, Africa and Asia. Ghebreyesus reiterated calls for de-escalation, stating 'Peace is the best medicine'.