Post-conflict restoration of health facilities in Amhara region, Ethiopia
Negese Sewagegn, Gizew Dessie Asres, Belay Bezabih, Gizachew Yismaw, Damtie Lankir, Abraham Amsalu Berneh, Mulatu Melese, Lealem Gedefaw, Melashu Balew · 2026
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Negese Sewagegn and co-authors assessed how far war-damaged health sites in Amhara, Ethiopia, have been restored in 2026. Conflict wrecked clinics and hospitals across the region. The team checked 180 facilities for repairs to buildings, power, water, furniture, and ambulances, plus restarted services.
Only five sites, under three in every hundred, were fully restored. Many generators, water systems, and buildings still awaited repair. Computers for health records were often missing after looting. Some services, like mental health care and heart screening, had not restarted at many sites. Barriers included lab damage, missing test kits, and staff shortages. The authors urge a major push by health leaders.
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| CREATOR | Negese Sewagegn, Gizew Dessie Asres, Belay Bezabih, Gizachew Yismaw, Damtie Lankir, Abraham Amsalu Berneh, Mulatu Melese, Lealem Gedefaw, Melashu Balew |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 20 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |