Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines
Summary
Yemen’s healthcare system has collapsed due to ongoing conflict and lack of funding. Many people cannot get proper medical treatment and are turning to herbal medicine instead, which often does not work well for serious illnesses.Key Facts
- Over 20 million people in Yemen lack access to basic medical care.
- At least half of Yemen’s health facilities are not working.
- Conflict and funding shortages have caused the healthcare system to collapse.
- People with serious diseases like cancer struggle to get accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.
- Some patients, unable to afford treatment abroad, turn to herbal remedies.
- Herbal medicine cannot cure complex illnesses like cancer, according to doctors.
- Patients using herbal remedies often experience worsening health or delayed proper treatment.
- Herbal practitioners claim to treat many illnesses, but medical experts warn against relying solely on them.
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