Episode 32: Protecting Health Workers in Conflict

This week marks the anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2286, which calls for the protection of healthcare workers in areas of conflict. Three years since its adoption medical professionals are some of the most targeted civilians in warzones across the world.    In this episode Ben discusses the Resolution with Rita Dayoub from the Centre on Global Health Security at Chatham House. Rita explains the policy context behind efforts to protect health workers, and presents four eye-witness accounts from medical professionals on the frontline of the Syrian Civil War.  Later Agnes speaks to the Europe Programme's Hans Kundnani about his new project, the Commission on Democracy and Technology.  Read the Expert Comment: Getting Serious About Protecting Healthcare in Conflict Join the conversation: Commission on Democracy and Technology   Credits: Hosts: Ben Horton and Agnes Frimston Translator: Rita Dayoub Voiceovers: Mervat Haffar, Nicole El Khawaja and Thomas Ringheim Editors: Ben Horton and Agnes Frimston Sound Editor: Jamie Reed Record and produced at Chatham House, London