Peace and health are interconnected – without peace there can be no health, and without health there can be no peace.[1] Armed conflicts and violence are among the most pressing health challenges in 2026.[4] The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that 80% of its humanitarian burden and 70% of the disease outbreaks it responds to occur in fragile and conflict-affected areas.[1] Armed conflicts lead to the disruption of health systems, the collapse of drug supply chains, the departure of health workers, and attacks on health facilities.[1] In Ukraine, the number of health care attacks increased by about 20% in 2025 compared to 2024, with the WHO documenting at least 2,881 health care attacks since the start of the war in 2022.[2] According to a December 2025 WHO survey, 59% of people in areas near the frontline reported their health status as poor or very poor, compared to 47% in areas outside the frontline.[2]