Armed Men Storm Haitian Hospital, Forcibly Remove Gunshot Victim, Treatment Suspended

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Armed Men Storm Haitian Hospital, Forcibly Remove Gunshot Victim, Treatment Suspended
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Armed men stormed a hospital operated by Doctors Without Borders in Haiti, forcibly removing a gunshot victim during surgery and threatening the staff. The organization has suspended trauma and burn care activities at its largest hospital in the country, further straining Haiti's already struggling healthcare system. This incident highlights the escalating levels of gang violence in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, where gunshot victims have become more common than car accident victims. The closure of this hospital adds to a series of closures by MSF due to security concerns, exacerbating the healthcare crisis in Haiti.

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