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Emergency doctor on the challenges of caring for civilians in conflict zones

Emergency doctor on the challenges of caring for civilians in conflict zones
France 24 Wednesday 16 September 2026, 14:55 UTC By Carys GARLAND 1 min read
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For humanitarian doctors and healthcare workers operating in active conflict zones, the challenges are seemingly endless: from so-called "double tap" strikes that put emergency workers at risk, to roadblocks, evacuation orders and even the positioning of humanitarian organisations in the political debate. Pierre Catoire, emergency doctor and vice-president of Mehad — A French NGO dedicated to healthcare in conflict zones — speaks to FRANCE 24 about how medical professionals go about their...

For humanitarian doctors and healthcare workers operating in active conflict zones, the challenges are seemingly endless: from so-called "double tap" strikes that put emergency workers at risk, to roadblocks, evacuation orders and even the positioning of humanitarian organisations in the political debate. Pierre Catoire, emergency doctor and vice-president of Mehad — A French NGO dedicated to healthcare in conflict zones — speaks to FRANCE 24 about how medical professionals go about their work in such conditions. [Image text:] PARIS Dr.Pierre Catoire, Emergency Doctor, Vice-president of Mehad An emergency doctor's firsthand account of treating victims CARINGFOR CIVILIANSIMPACTEDBYWAR PERSPECTIVE
Pierre Catoire (PERSON) Mehad (ORG) French (ORG) FRANCE (LOCATION)
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