An image showing the destructive nature of the Tigray war on health system

The war in Tigray region of Ethiopia that started in November 2020 and is still ongoing has brought enormous damage to the health system. A review by researchers shows that six months into the war, only 27.5% of hospitals, 17.5% of health centers, 11% of ambulances and none of the 712 health posts were functional. The published report of the review can be access online at: The impact of war on the health system of the Tigray region in Ethiopia: an assessment | BMJ Global Health 

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