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العربية
Al-Bukamal, Syria A community-led renovation project to revive a key medical facility in eastern Syria is nearing completion, offering a potential lifeline to residents in a region long battered by conflict and neglect.
Roughly 80 percent of restoration work has been completed at Aisha Charity Hospital in the city of Al-Bukamal, located in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor province, according to local sources. The project began in mid-March and has been driven primarily by local volunteers and financial support from both residents and expatriates.
Work on the facility began with the removal of dirt barricades and the filling of tunnels reportedly left behind by Iranian-backed militias, which had occupied the area during Syria’s revolution . Crews have since carried out extensive repairs inside and outside the building, much of which was damaged or degraded during years of unrest.
Ahmad Zarzour, one of the coordinators of the renovation effort, told local media that the hospital could reopen as early as next month. He emphasized that the work is being done continuously, around the clock, fueled by community donations.
The reopening of Aisha Hospital would mark a significant step forward for healthcare access in the region, where many residents currently face long and difficult journeys to reach functioning medical facilities in Deir Ezzor city.
Once operational, the hospital is expected to serve not only Al-Bukamal but also several nearby towns and villages, potentially easing the strain on overwhelmed healthcare systems in the area.
