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In northern Ethiopia, conflict pushes a strained healthcare system to the brink

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren
Published November 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM CST

Ethiopia's health care system was once considered a model in the region. But in the northern Tigray region, ongoing conflict has left health facilities and medical workers vulnerable to attacks.

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