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Philippines: Providing support to weapon-wounded in Mindanao

Internal armed conflicts and other situations of violence have affected the region of Mindanao in southern Philippines for decades. As a consequence, many lives are lost while others are permanently maimed or seriously harmed.

The ICRC continues to strengthen its healthcare response in the most volatile areas by supporting local health structures and their staff to ensure immediate and proper first aid and care for weapon-wounded people, as well as for their physical rehabilitation.

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Hospitals are protected under international humanitarian law

Hospitals, ambulances and medical staff must never be attacked or obstructed during conflict. International humanitarian law protects those who care for the wounded and sick, and the red cross, red crescent and red crystal emblems signal that protection. When health care is disrupted, entire communities suffer. The ICRC reminds all parties to conflict that even in war, medical care must be respected and protected.

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