The escalating conflict in the Middle East, and the impact on public health, are of great concern.

Damage to petroleum facilities in #Iran risks contaminating food, water and air – hazards that can have severe health impacts especially on children, older people, and people with… pic.twitter.com/ICBxR5kiDx

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 9, 2026