{"id":128385,"date":"2025-08-17T17:50:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T17:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=128385"},"modified":"2025-08-17T17:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T17:50:26","slug":"unicef-expresses-grief-over-suwayda-womans-death-from-lack-of-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/128385\/","title":{"rendered":"Unicef expresses grief over Suwayda woman\u2019s death from lack of medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 The United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday expressed sorrow over the death of Khuzama Jamal al-Ahmad, a 37-year-old woman in Suwayda Governorate, who passed away after being unable to access essential medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local media and social platforms reported that al-Ahmad died on Saturday following complications of diabetes when insulin was not available in the city due to widespread shortages of medicine amid the ongoing unrest in southern Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an official statement, UNICEF said, \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Khuzama al-Ahmad in Suwayda, where reports indicate she died from medical complications linked to the unavailability of insulin.\u201d The organization extended condolences to her family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agency noted that al-Ahmad had previously volunteered with UNICEF, dedicating time and effort to assist children and local communities. \u201cAlthough she was not serving in that capacity at the time of her death, we honor her contributions and commend her spirit of service,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNICEF further reaffirmed its support for the UN Secretary-General\u2019s call for a lasting peace across Syria. It urged all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, stressing the importance of ensuring the protection of civilians, particularly children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortage of life-saving medicines has been a growing concern in Suwayda and other Syrian governorates, where instability has disrupted healthcare systems and restricted access to essential supplies. Humanitarian organizations have repeatedly warned of the risks facing vulnerable groups, including patients with chronic illnesses who rely on uninterrupted treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Ahmad\u2019s death has drawn attention to the humanitarian challenges in the region, highlighting the urgent need for reliable medical access. 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