Funding Shortfalls Threaten Health Services in Amhara Region

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that funding shortages are threatening essential health and nutrition services in Ethiopia's conflict-affected Amhara region. Currently, only 16 of the 57 required mobile health and nutrition teams are operational in the region. Of these, 10 are expected to cease operations by the end of October due to a lack of funds. This shortfall is expected to severely impact vulnerable populations who rely on these mobile teams for basic medical care and nutrition. OCHA emphasizes that the disruption of these services will leave many in conflict-stricken areas without adequate support.