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Attacks on health workers up 5.5% over 12 months


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Published in Health and Fitness on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 at 15:23 GMT by Ansa   Print publication without navigation

  • Italy's health agencies have registered an 5.5% increase in attacks on doctors, nurses and other health professionals over the last 12 months, continuing the trend of recent years that has seen assaults on medical personnel rise,

The article from MSN, published on November 10, 2023, discusses a concerning rise in attacks on health workers, with an increase of 5.5% over the past 12 months. This data was highlighted by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), who noted that these incidents are not only becoming more frequent but also more severe. The attacks include physical violence, verbal abuse, and threats, occurring in various settings from hospitals to community health centers. The ICN and ICRC are calling for stronger measures to protect healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for international laws to be enforced to ensure the safety of those providing essential medical services. The article also touches on the psychological impact on health workers, contributing to burnout and staff shortages, which in turn affects the quality of care provided to patients.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/attacks-on-health-workers-up-5-5-over-12-months/ar-AA1AKXlS ]

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