The Invisible Scars of War: Rebuilding Syria's Health System from the Ground Up The European Union's pledge to support Syria's health system is a welcome step towards rebuilding the country's shattered infrastructure.
However, the crisis facing the country's health system goes beyond physical damage. Years of conflict have inflicted widespread trauma and psychological distress on Syrian civilians.
According to Relief International, 78% of returnees in Deir Az Zor reported that healthcare was unavailable, while 41% of surveyed households in al Tebni district were unable to access emergency care in the previous six months.