IHF continues to stand with hospitals in Ukraine as violence intensifies
The International Hospital Federation, of which the AHA is a member, today issued a statement expressing concern about the escalation of violence affecting hospitals and health care personnel in Ukraine as Russia continues its attack on the country.
鈥淎ttacks on hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances are not acceptable,鈥 the IHF statement said. 鈥淣o matter the context. No matter the reasons. It is a violation of International Humanitarian Law, and we firmly stand against it.鈥
See the IHF for more ways hospitals and health systems can help the people and health care community in Ukraine.
The AHA has made a donation to the U.S. Ukraine Foundation to support its critical humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. View the recent AHA Special Bulletin for more details on the effort.