The ongoing conflict in northern Sri Lanka between the Government and a rebel group is limiting access to health care, putting the lives of tens of thousands of people at risk, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned today.
The agency called for a rapid assessment of health needs, improved preventive and curative care and enhanced coordination among all health partners. It said that the health sector is understaffed, resulting in reduced health care for many people, while the clashes and population displacement are impacting patient referrals. It is also feared that high immunization rates will not be maintained and that expectant mothers are not able to access the services they need.
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