Nigeria, April 9 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has condemned the killing of health workers in Amhara region of Ethiopia.

In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus said three health workers from North Mecha district in North Gojjam Zone were fatally shot on 2 April.

Mr Ghebreyesus said two of the victims, including a nurse, worked at the Abiote Fana Primary Health Centre, while the third was employed at a private health facility.

He added that the killings occurred amid "expanding conflict in Amhara involving Ethiopian government and regional forces."

He called for the protection of health workers and an impartial investigation into the incident.

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