WHO says six hospitals evacuated in Iran, system holding up
Published on March 16, 2026.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that six hospitals in Iran have been evacuated due to the U.S.-Israeli war, but the health system appears to be holding up. The WHO has not requested emergency relief from the government. Over 1,300 people have been killed and over 7,000 injured in the conflict since February 28, according to Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The agency has also verified 18 attacks on health care and plans to bring in emergency supplies if the situation deteriorates further.
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