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Hebron Health Center, from UNICEF

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Watch this UNICEF video about hospitals and healthcare in Hebron on HowStuffWorks. A recent three-month healthcare worker strike affected hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Hebron. Vaccines and immunizations were also rationed, further reducing the quality of care. See how UNICEF is helping to provide temporary care in this video from UNICEF.

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