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The main hospital in Sweida, a southern Syrian city, is struggling to manage trauma patients due to ongoing sectarian conflict. The facility lacks adequate power and water, leading to a rapid depletion of essential medical supplies.
Christina Bethke from the World Health Organization reported that the hospital faces overwhelming strain following clashes between Druze minorities and Bedouin and government forces nearly two weeks ago. Electricity and water have been cut off, according to her statement from Geneva.
Sweida’s main hospital reported a full morgue this week as tensions intensified, resulting in at least 903 deaths. The displacement count exceeds 145,000, despite attempts to deliver aid. Tensions remain high, and the Syrian Network for Human Rights documented alarming violations that complicate access to essential resources.
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According to the report, what is one of the main challenges faced by the hospital in Sweida?
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