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Yemen’s health sector in crisis as doctors flee country

Monday, 11 July 2016 5:57 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 11 July 2016 5:57 PM ]

A Yemeni man stands near the grave of a relative at a cemetery in the capital Sana'a on July 6, 2016 after Eid al-Fitr prayers, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (AFP)

Mohammed al-Attab
Press TV, Sana'a

Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen has triggered the departure of a large number of qualified doctors and specialists from the Arab country. This has significantly increased the death rate among civilians, particularly in rural areas where Saudi airstrikes continue unabated. Press TV’s Mohammed al-Attab reports from Sana’a.

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