Hospital Services Resumed in Tigray Regional State

Jan 7 , 2023


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Eight hospitals and 26 health stations have resumed basic service to the community in Tigray Regional State. Ayele Teshome, state minister for Health, said that within a few days of the operation, over 83,000 people have received health services through hospitals and health centres. He said that close to 225tns of health facilities amounting to over 200 million Br was delivered by the federal government and partners. He stressed that activities are underway to send Ambulances purchased by partners to the regional state. He said the effort is being exerted to reopen blood banks and oxygen manufacturing centres. With the efforts of the government and various partners, essential medical items, emergency medicines and surgical equipment, as well as related necessities, have been delivered to meet the needs of thousands of people.


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