Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic

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Despite the praise of much of society, healthcare workers have experienced several forms of violence in the COVID-19 response, which have combined to create a uniquely challenging experience. We examine this violence around the world, and highlight the need for specific monitoring of these attacks and their effects on healthcare workers and their patients. 

Period28 Apr 2020

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Media contributions

  • TitleHealthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Sizeapproximately 870 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date28/04/20
    DescriptionDespite the praise of much of society, healthcare workers have experienced several forms of violence in the COVID-19 response, which have combined to create a uniquely challenging experience. We examine this violence around the world, and highlight the need for specific monitoring of these attacks and their effects on healthcare workers and patients.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/healthcare-workers-are-still-coming-under-attack-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-136573
    PersonsSophie Roborgh, Larissa Fast
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Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute