Security

MSF Reports Sharp Rise in War-Wounded Patients in Tigray

AI SUMMARY

Médecins Sans Frontières reports a sharp increase in war-wounded patients arriving at hospitals in northern Ethiopia amid renewed fighting.

Between September 22 and September 25, war-wounded patients at hospitals in Korem and Alamata rose from around 180 to more than 420.
Suhul Hospital in Shire received over 300 people wounded in the fighting by September 25 with support from Médecins Sans Frontières.
Médecins Sans Frontières described the renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia as very worrying.
Activities and outreach programs at Alamata Hospital have been suspended due to the security situation.
Staff members from Alamata were redirected to provide additional support at other hospitals experiencing an influx of wounded patients.