Adopted by the 66th General Assembly, Moscow, Russia, October 2015
and rescinded and archived by the 75th WMA General Assembly, Helsinki, Finland, October 2024
After the events of October 3 in Kunduz (Afghanistan), the WMA:
- Extends its deepest condolences to families, colleagues and friends of doctors, healthcare workers and patients killed in the bombing
- Deeply regrets and condemns the bombing of the Hospital of MSF , considering it a violation of human rights.
- Reaffirms its positional statements on “Healthcare in Danger” and calls on all countries to respect healthcare personnel in conflict situations
- Demands an immediate enquiry into the attack by an independent body and the assumption of responsibilities.