Long Journeys for Medical Care Deepen Hardship in Rural Idlib

Residents returning to devastated areas of rural Idlib face journeys of tens of kilometres to seek medical care, as a lack of hospitals and dwindling health services compound their hardship.

The absence of nearby hospitals leaves returning families with limited options when they need treatment. Distance has become a major barrier to accessing care in communities already struggling with widespread destruction.

The few medical services available offer little relief from the burden of travelling beyond residents’ home areas. For those returning to damaged villages, access to treatment remains a pressing concern.

The difficulties underscore the gap between returning home and finding the basic services needed to live there. In rural Idlib, the shortage of accessible health care continues to weigh on residents trying to rebuild their lives.