News Center-Incidents of newborns losing their lives in Syria are fueling a sense of distrust among Syrians toward healthcare institutions and increasing feelings of helplessness in securing even the most basic human rights, such as the right to medical care.

A newborn died just four hours after birth at Palmyra National Hospital in Homs today, Friday, November 21, due to the absence of the necessary medical incubator to save the baby’s life.

The lack of incubators in Syrian hospitals reflects the collapse of the primary healthcare system and confirms that the lives of newborns are now directly at risk.

This incident is not isolated but represents a microcosm of the deep crisis faced by the Syrian healthcare system, where many hospitals lack even the most basic medical equipment, posing a daily threat to civilians’ lives.

Regarding the state of the healthcare sector in Syria, recent UN reports have warned that the system is gradually collapsing due to declining funding, the absence of emergency plans, and near-total dependence on external aid.