Health Workers, Facilities Under Attack in 23 Nations; UN Accused of Inaction
Even one attack on a health worker is one too many.
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David J. Olson is an independent global health communications and policy consultant with more than 25 years of experience in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Follow him on Twitter @davidjolson.
Even one attack on a health worker is one too many.
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