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I live in the northern region of Eritrea, in a village where access to healthcare is very limited. The nearest hospital for us is Massawa, but unfortunately it has almost become useless because many basic services are no longer available.

Recently, I wanted to send my sister for an ultrasound. We were told to go to Gindac instead because the service was not available in Massawa. She waited there for almost two months. First, they said there was no electricity, and finally they told us that the ultrasound service was not operating at all.

The situation keeps getting worse. I understand that medical services are expensive everywhere in the world, but at least in many countries, if you can afford treatment, you can get it.

In Eritrea, the situation is becoming more difficult. In the past, doctors would write prescriptions, and if you had family members outside the country—especially those living in Gulf countries—they could help send the medicine. However, with changes in medical policies in Gulf countries, people can no longer easily get medication without a prescription from a local doctor, creating another challenge for many families.

It is very sad to see this situation. The government talks about providing free healthcare, but what would it really cost to allow more private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies to operate? Around the world, many countries have both public and private healthcare systems.

Unfortunately, whenever people raise these issues, the response is often to blame external factors such as sanctions or foreign countries

When I posted before about the water shortage in Asmara and how a private water business was closed, many people responded by asking: "Why don't Eritreans abroad help? Why don't they create non-profit organizations to support the government and help solve the water crisis

Many people think I am posting from inside Eritrea. I'm not. I live outside the country, and I share these posts because my family there