The World Health Organization has launched its Humanitarian Appeal for Ukraine 2026, seeking US$42 million to protect access to health care for 700,000 people affected by the ongoing conflict. The appeal focuses on strengthening emergency and trauma care, sustaining essential primary health services, boosting preparedness, and coordinating medical evacuations for patients needing specialized care.
“Ukraine’s humanitarian health needs remain immense, and the pressure on the health system is not easing,” said Dr Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine. “In 2025, WHO helped nearly two million people access care, medicines and emergency support, often close to the frontlines. In 2026…


