VOICED : Syria drug shortages threaten health

The video discusses the severe shortage of insulin and other vital medicines in Syria due to the ongoing war. It highlights the challenges faced by citizens, who now have to buy expensive or smuggled medicines. The war has led to the closure of many pharmaceutical factories, reducing the country's ability to produce medicine. Western sanctions further complicate the import of necessary materials. Despite these challenges, some factories remain committed to producing affordable medicine, though they face financial limits.

What role do Western sanctions play in the pharmaceutical industry in Syria?

What efforts are being made by factories in Syria to continue producing medicine?