Brain drain impacts Yemen’s health sector and leaves many in need

Ahmed Nagi, a 50-year-old former porter in Taiz, Yemen, is struggling with severe liver complications that have left him unable to work or afford necessary medications. The healthcare system in Yemen is in crisis, with 20 million people lacking access to basic medical services and a significant brain drain of skilled professionals. Similarly, Taha Nabil, 45, lost sight in one eye after unsuccessful cataract surgery due to the lack of qualified ophthalmologists, highlighting the dire state of medical care in the country.

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