Ethiopia's Oromia Region: Healthcare Access Restored After Conflict

Healthcare Reopening in Oromia

• 🏥 The Gunfy Primary Health Center in Ethiopia's Oromia region has reopened after being closed for nearly 23 months due to insecurity.
• ⚠️ Residents of remote villages are slowly regaining access to healthcare following significant disruption caused by conflict.
• 🤰 Local people faced makeshift solutions, including using donkey carts for pregnant women, due to the lack of accessible medical care.

Impact of Conflict on Services

• 💥 The conflict between federal forces and the Oromo Liberation Army displaced hundreds of thousands and cut off basic services.
• 📉 Despite a peace deal in 2022, violence has persisted, leading to widespread health problems among the population.
• ⚕️ Medical equipment at facilities like Beggy Hospital was destroyed, and transporting medicine remains challenging due to security concerns.

International Support and Ongoing Needs

• 🤝 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has provided crucial medical supplies, training, and logistical support.
• 🌍 In the first half of 2025, the ICRC supported 20 health facilities in Oromia, aiding over 100,000 patients.
• 📈 While progress is being made, the needs remain vast, and the path to full recovery for healthcare services is uncertain.