A decade after the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2286, which condemns attacks on medical facilities and personnel in armed conflict, health care workers continue to face significant risks while providing essential services in conflict zones worldwide. Despite the resolution's reaffirmation of international humanitarian law, reports indicate that medical staff are still threatened, injured, or killed, and health facilities are frequently damaged or destroyed. Health care professionals, such as paramedics and doctors, express the constant fear of not returning home after their shifts, yet they remain committed to their duties, understanding the critical impact of their work on vulnerable communities. The International Committee of the Red Cross emphasizes that the protection of health care in armed conflict is a legal obligation that must be upheld, urging states to take concrete actions to ensure the safety of medical missions and hold violators accountable.
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