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RCPCH statement on the escalating conflict in the Middle East

2 March 2026

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply concerned by the further escalation of conflict across the Middle East.

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RCPCH advocacy on international crises - how and in which ways we respond

The College advocates for the rights and welfare of children and child health workers affected by crises where we have the mandate, opportunity and resource to do so. As an organisation of paediatricians, predicated on the health and welfare of children and young people, our members often expect...

International crisis

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RCPCH urges UK Government to act on Sudan crisis

18 November 2025

Today, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has written to the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, calling for urgent action to protect children, young people, pregnant women and healthcare workers affected by the escalating crisis in Sudan.

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Royal College responds to humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls on UK Government to intervene

25 July 2025

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and health professionals, we are deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We urgently call on the UK Government to do everything it can to help bring an end to this conflict.

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Leading health organisations write to the UK Foreign Secretary regarding worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

4 June 2025

Royal Colleges and leading health organisations have written to David Lammy and urged for action to help protect children and healthcare workers in Gaza.

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Royal College responds to humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls on UK Government to intervene

27 May 2025

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College responds to reports of a strike on Ukraine’s largest paediatric facility

9 July 2024

On 8 July 2024, Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Ukraine sustained major damage during a missile strike on Kyiv.

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Paediatricians call for protection of children and families in the Middle East

21 March 2024

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and child health professionals, we remain deeply concerned at the devastating situation and continued loss of life in the Middle East.

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RCPCH responds to deteriorating situation for children in Israel and Palestine

20 October 2023

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply disturbed about recent attacks upon civilians in Israel, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine and Gaza.

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Response to the reported strike on a children's hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine

9 March 2022

On Wednesday, 9 March 2022, it was reported that Russian artillery had hit a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol, a city located in the south of Ukraine.