Chronic Health Problems on the Rise in Syria as Health System Crumbles
637 views · Published 23 July 2013 · 2:05 · Indexed 3 October 2026
Channel: Doctors Without Borders / MSF-USA · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
Syrian doctor Jamal describes working with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in a converted school that now serves as an outpatient clinic. As the conflict in Syria wears on and people are forced to live in increasingly difficult conditions. Without adequate access to health care, health problems like diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions have increased exponentially.
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