WHO On Dire Need For Essential Medicines In Ukraine
Latest Flight Leaves UK With Drug Supplies
Executive Summary
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine by bombarding cities across the country, the World Health Organization and the UK government have issued updates on the medicines and other medical supplies they are donating to Ukraine, and the urgency of the situation on the ground.
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