WHO chief deplores attacks on water desalination facilities in Kuwait
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Ghebreyesus deplored Saturday the targeting of water desalination facilities in Kuwait, saying this could have serious consequences for public health and essential services.
In a post on his official account on (X), Ghebreyesus said that “two water desalination facilities in Kuwait have been affected by attacks”, adding that “on 29 March the largest desalination plant (West Doha Power Generation and Desalination Plant) was impacted resulting in the tragic loss of one worker and damage to infrastructure.” He noted that despite these incidents “water services to the population have remained uninterrupted”, underscoring the resilience of essential services in the country.
Ghebreyesus stressed “desalination facilities are essential to provide access to public health in Kuwait and the Gulf countries”, warning that “damage to desalination facilities jeopardizes hospitals, health-care services and the well-being of the entire population.”
He called for restraint and adherence to international norms, urging all parties “to exercise the utmost restraint and respect their obligations under international humanitarian law”, emphasizing the need to protect critical infrastructure that supports civilian life. – Kuna
