WHO staff member Emad Shehab killed in Syria airstrike on March 26.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that one of its staff members, Emad Shehab, an engineer and the focal point for water, sanitation, and hygiene in Deir-ez-Zor, was killed in an airstrike in Syria on March 26. Shehab worked for the WHO since 2023 and had also previously served with multiple UN agencies and NGOs. His death serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing violence and suffering in Syria.

March 26, 2024
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