Why does the Geneva Convention forbid medics from carrying any more than the most basic of self-defense weapons?

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Why does the Geneva Convention forbid medics from carrying any more than the most basic of self-defense weapons?

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Answer 1

It’s basically a “gentleman’s agreement” for lack of a better term between countries that troops providing medical care to Soldiers may act in self defense, but may not otherwise directly engage in combat. This is basically so that everyone gets to treat their wounded.

There is also an agreement that militaries will provide medical care to wounded or captured enemy Soldiers.