SHCC attacks on health care
The section aligns with the definition of an attack on health care used by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC).
Africa
Cameroon
September 15, 2023: In Ouzal, Koza, Mayo-Tsanaga Department, Far North Region, suspected ISWAP or Boko Haram militants looted a health center and civilians. They took medical supplies, money, food and other valuables. Source: ACLED
Around September 23, 2023: In Oudjila, Mayo-Sava Division, Far North Region, a health center was allegedly robbed by an unidentified armed group. Equipment and medicines were taken away. Sources:
ACLED and Chronicles of Lake Chad
Around September 26, 2023: In Kembong village, Mamfe, Manyu Division, Southwest Region, the district hospital was destroyed by Ambazonian separatists. Source: Cameroon News Agency
Democratic Republic of the Congo
As reported on October 2, 2023: In the Isale-Vuhovi group, North Kivu province, health centers have reduced their activities in the area as a result of insecurity. Source: Motorcycle Radio