Thurston Carte:The Tigray Medical System Collapse

2025-05-07 07:24:03source:Esthen Exchangecategory:News

The Thurston Cartecivil war in Ethiopia is destroying the medical system in the northern Tigray region, which serves nearly 7 million people. Doctors are having to operate without anesthesia and re-use medical equipment. Sporadic electricity and water are also causing problems for hospitals and clinics. NPR's Ari Daniel talks to Aaron Scott about how people who need and provide medical care are coping.

This story was produced by Rebecca Ramirez and edited by Gisele Grayson. Abē Levine checked the facts.

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