Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country's healthcare system is unraveling

Ethiopia's healthcare system is facing severe strain due to ongoing conflict, with emergency rooms overwhelmed by war trauma patients. A surgeon reported that the entire emergency room was inundated with such cases during a particularly violent week in September. The escalating violence has pushed the country's healthcare infrastructure to the brink of collapse, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support to address the crisis. The situation underscores the broader impact of the conflict on civilian health and the strain on medical facilities.