WHO Expects 2 - 3 Million Ukrainians Will Be Displaced This Winter In Search Of Warmth And Safety
Millions of lives are under threat across #Ukraine this winter, amid attacks on health, damaged or destroyed infrastructure, and an energy crisis.
— Hans Kluge (@hans_kluge) November 21, 2022
My urgent message during this week’s mission to Ukraine.
WHO is there to stay and do all we can to help. https://t.co/M0r2sb9BIf
Euronews: 'We expect 2-3 million more people to leave their homes in search of warmth and safety,' WHO warns
The first snow falls of the winter in Ukraine and the World Health Organization has a stark warning.
Due to Russian shelling, half of Ukraine's infrastructure is either damaged or destroyed, so there's limited power for cooking, heating and it means running hospitals this winter will be about survival.
Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe said people will be faced with a challenging situation.
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Update #1: As many as 3 million Ukrainians to be displaced this winter: World Health Organization -- The Hill
Update #2: At least two million Ukrainians will migrate in winter – WHO -- RT
WNU Editor: Fleeing to Europe is becoming less of an option for Ukrainian refugees .... As Winter Descends, Europe Cools on Ukrainian Refugees (Time).
from War News Updates https://ift.tt/sqhWdvR
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