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The Effect of Conflict on Medical Services for People Living With Advanced HIV Disease and Cryptococcal Meningitis in Ethiopia's Tigray Region: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Providers

2026Open accessMekelle University

Abstract

This study described frontline providers' experiences of HIV and CM care before, during, and after the northern Ethiopian conflict. Findings revealed disrupted services, severe shortages of essential medications and diagnostics, provider moral distress, and limited adherence to CM guidelines. Highlighting the urgent need to rebuild healthcare infrastructure, secure uninterrupted HIV and CM treatment, strengthen evidence-based training, and provide sustained psychosocial and professional support for healthcare providers.

Research topics

  • Fungal Infections and Studies
  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments

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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofag058

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