Kyiv, 15 April 2022 (TDI): Sharing the risk of food security, war, and the healthcare crisis in Ukraine, the UN humanitarians aid reported that more than 870,000 refugees fled due to the Russian invasion on 24 February have now returned to Ukraine.
Relief delivery challenges during war and healthcare crisis
According to the statistics shared by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 30,000 people are returning to Ukraine every day. They have expressed the rise in socio-economic challenges due to the return of refugees.
Humanitarians have reached 2.1 million of 12 million war-struck people in Ukraine. 64% of the flash appeal for Ukraine has been funded. Now, more people will require assistance for reintegration into their communities.
OCHA has also reported that “half of Ukraine requires demining” as 300,000 km² of the area has been damaged due to rocket strikes. Two humanitarian workers and their families lost their lives in eastern Donetsk oblast.
Nearly 50 days of violent shelling have resulted in the death of 1932 civilians, including 150 children. This deeply tragic and unacceptable event is just one example of this war’s horrific consequences for civilians, including aid workers.
The statistics were shared by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths. He delivered condolence to their families and colleagues on behalf of the UN and the humanitarian community.
Meanwhile, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a warning that 11% of oblasts expect a food crisis in the next two months.
Health crisis in Ukraine
250,000 are currently affected by HIV and require antiretroviral therapy for survival. More than 40 healthcare facilities that provide HIV treatment therapy are closed due to outcomes of war.
The ongoing war and the healthcare crisis in Ukraine are major challenges humanitarian organizations face. The attacks on healthcare workers have disrupted medical supply chains.
Similarly, they have increased challenges for international humanitarian organizations. 18 million doses of antiretroviral medicine have reached the Ukrainian Health Ministry through the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ( PEPFAR).
