Neonatal mortality during the war in Tigray: a cross-sectional community-based study.

Background: Neonatal mortality is among the key national and international indicators of health services. The global Sustainable Development Goal target for neonatal mortality is fewer than 12 deaths per 1000 livebirths, by 2030. Neonatal mortality estimates in the 2019 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey found 25·7 deaths per 1000 livebirths.

Causes of death among women of reproductive age during the war in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Background: In resource-limited countries with weak healthcare systems, women of reproductive age are particularly vulnerable during times of conflict. In Tigray, Ethiopia, where a war broke out on 04 November 2020, there is a lack of information on causes of death (CoD) among women of reproductive age. This study aims to determine the underlying CoD among women of reproductive age during the armed conflict in Tigray.

Experience Sharing on Continuity of Healthcare Services in Internally Displaced Peoples: The Case of Tigray War Crisis.

The war and siege in Tigray led millions to displace internally. More than three-fourths of the health facilities were either destroyed or not functional as the equipment and other resources were stolen. Furthermore, the remaining functioning health facilities were flooded beyond their capacity, resulting in many patients received treatment late, and ending with complications including life loss.