Persecution of Health Workers
Doctors, nurses and other health professionals continually face persecution around the world for nondiscriminatory treatment of patients, specifically in areas of conflict. PHR advocates for medical neutrality, or the right to treat all patients equally regardless of their political position, race, or religion, and fights for the protection of medical personnel. PHR supports the position that health professionals and health services should not be disturbed in conflict. All civilians should have access to care at all times. PHR has published multiple reports on violations of medical neutrality in El Salvador, Panama, Kuwait, Thailand, India, the former Yugoslavia, and most recently in Bahrain.
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