AhlulBayt News Agency: The United Nations has issued a stark warning about Syria’s deteriorating health system, reporting that nearly 16 million people urgently require humanitarian health assistance.
UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric highlighted the ongoing threat posed by explosive remnants of war (ERWs), which have caused over 1,000 casualties since November 2024, including 414 deaths and 592 injuries.
ERWs remain a severe danger, particularly for civilians engaged in agricultural work, which accounted for more than half of April’s incidents. Children represent nearly a third of all ERW casualties.
Syria’s health infrastructure continues to suffer, with only 59% of hospitals and 46% of primary healthcare centers fully operational. Medicine shortages and rising treatment costs have made critical care inaccessible for many Syrians.
Despite limited funding and damaged infrastructure, cross-border aid from Türkiye has increased sixfold compared to last year, with 1,185 aid trucks delivering assistance monthly to 2.5 million people.
However, the humanitarian response plan requires $2 billion to support 8 million people through June 2025, but has received less than $236 million to date.
Dujarric called for expanded risk education, explosive clearance, and survivor support to prevent further casualties and disease outbreaks amid overcrowded shelters.
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