ABNA24 - Iran’s Ministry of Health issued a comprehensive report on Wednesday detailing the devastating impact of the 40-day conflict on the nation’s civilian population and healthcare infrastructure, just hours after a two-week ceasefire took effect.
The data, covering the period from the onset of the "Ramadan War" on February 28 through April 8, reveals a significant humanitarian crisis, with children and women making up a substantial portion of the casualties.
Humanitarian Toll
According to the Ministry, 220 minors (under the age of 18) were martyred during the hostilities, including 18 children under the age of five. The report also confirmed the martyrdom of 257 women, while nearly 5,000 women and 2,000 minors sustained injuries requiring medical intervention.
In total, 30,205 individuals were treated and discharged, while 518 patients remain hospitalized with conflict-related injuries.
Targeting of Healthcare Infrastructure
The conflict has severely crippled Iran’s medical capacity. The Ministry confirmed that eight hospitals were forced to undergo full evacuation due to safety concerns or direct damage.
The report categorized the destruction of medical facilities as follows:
49 medical centers and 226 public health clinics were damaged.
55 emergency response stations were hit.
41 ambulances were destroyed or rendered inoperable.
Casualties Among Medical Staff
The "Health Defender" frontline also suffered heavy losses. The Ministry recorded the martyrdom of 26 medical personnel, with another 118 members of the national health team injured while performing their duties.
Regional Impact
Health officials identified Tehran and the coastal province of Hormozgan as the regions with the highest concentration of fatalities.
The release of these figures comes as the international community looks toward the upcoming "Islamabad Talks" on April 10, with Tehran expected to raise the targeting of civilian infrastructure and "war crimes" as key points in the negotiations for a permanent peace.
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