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Haiti's Health System Nearing Collapse Amid Gang Violence

Marc Baptiste rests on a bench after being treated at a Doctors Without Borders emergency room in the Cite Soleil neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, April 19, 2024. Baptiste said po

In the midst of gang-controlled territory in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, hospitals and clinics are facing a dire shortage of life-saving medication and equipment. The situation has been exacerbated by brutal gangs tightening their grip on critical infrastructure, leading to a near-total collapse of the healthcare system.

Medical facilities across the city are struggling to cope with the escalating violence, with some institutions forced to close their doors due to security concerns. The recent attacks by gangs have left hospitals and clinics without essential supplies, leaving medical staff to improvise and make do with limited resources.

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