Brain drain leaves Yemen’s health sector in tatters and millions helpless
Summary
Yemen is facing a serious shortage of doctors and health workers because many have left the country for better jobs. This has made it very hard for people like Ahmed Nagi and Taha Nabil to get the medical care they need, especially for complex conditions.Key Facts
- Yemen has lost many of its skilled health workers due to ongoing war and poor conditions.
- About 18% of districts in Yemen have no doctors at all, according to the World Health Organization.
- Yemen has only 0.1 doctors per 1,000 people, much lower than the regional average of 1.1.
- Many Yemenis who can afford healthcare travel abroad to countries like Egypt, Jordan, and India.
- People without money have to use local hospitals, which often lack specialists or proper treatment.
- Ahmed Nagi cannot afford liver treatment after becoming seriously ill and lost his job as a porter.
- Taha Nabil lost sight in one eye after eye surgery and struggles to find a qualified doctor to help him.
- The brain drain from Yemen’s health sector has left millions without adequate medical care.
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