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The Last Lifeline

The Last Lifeline

Summary

Fighting between armed groups and government forces in Port-au-Prince has caused chaos. Many hospitals have shut down, leaving the remaining ones overwhelmed with mostly civilian patients.

Key Facts

  • There is fighting in the streets of Port-au-Prince between armed groups and government forces.
  • Many hospitals have been forced to close due to the violence.
  • The hospitals that are still open are overcrowded with mostly civilian casualties.
  • Doctors at Tabarre Hospital are working under dangerous conditions to save lives.
  • The ongoing violence has created a difficult and dangerous situation for both doctors and patients.

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