Absence of Reproductive Care Haunts Syrian Displaced Women

IDLIB, Syria, Aug 22 (IPS) - Pregnant women in northern Syria's camps for internally displaced people fear about their health and the health of their unborn children because of a lack of basic medical care and a healthy diet. These conditions exacerbate the illnesses and challenges faced by women, particularly amid the region's widespread poverty, food insecurity, and the remoteness of hospitals and health centers from the camps.

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