ICRC, MSF seek stronger protection for healthcare in conflicts

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have called for stronger protection of healthcare during armed conflicts, citing safeguards under international humanitarian law. Ms Supriya Rao, Legal Adviser, ICRC Headquarters, said healthcare protection was foundational to international humanitarian law, with Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols establishing obligations concerning wounded ...