Opinion
Conflicts in Ukraine and nagorno-karabakh highlight the link between hybrid warfare and public health
Author(s): Vinay Pathak*
The weaponization of healthcare, the use of unconventional weapons, the deliberate displacement of civilian populations through direct targeting, sexual violence, disinformation campaigns, and the interruption of basic services like access to water, food, gas, and medical care are all examples of hybrid warfare tactics. Public health is harmed by all of these behaviours. Azerbaijan and Armenia's Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020 and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine serve as illustrative examples of the novel and disastrous public health effects of hybrid warfare targeting civilians. The knowledge gained through these battles ought to be a cautionary tale and a call to action. Politicians and public health professionals should push for a thorough reevaluation of prior strategies to mitigate the effects of hybrid warfare. It is crucial to make coordinated efforts and employ measure.. Read More»
DOI:
DOI: 10.37532/ Puljnrp .22.6(12).190-191.
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