Core Demands
Residents of the Lajat area in northern Daraa countryside presented three core demands concerning water, health, and education during the visit of ministers from the Syrian government last week to offer condolences to the families of victims in the Al-Tuff village. Ms. Rania Al-Rakb, a daughter of the region who returned after years of displacement, represented the people's voice to convey their suffering and request solutions.
Water and Health Crisis
The most prominent difficulties involve a water shortage, where dozens of wells were destroyed, forcing families to purchase water tankers costing over 250,000 Syrian pounds. The area also suffers from a severe shortage of health facilities and medical staff, forcing patients and pregnant women to travel long distances to reach hospitals outside the region.
Education and Infrastructure
Lajat contains approximately 63 schools, most of which require rehabilitation, while some remain out of service or lack buildings. Although renovation works have been carried out in six schools, the need exceeds available capacities, leading some families to involve their children in work due to living pressures. The population of the area is approximately 100,000, distributed across 52 settlements.
Governorate Efforts
The Daraa Governorate confirmed it is working within a limited budget, noting that the Lajat area spans three governorates. Engineer Riad Al-Rakab clarified that the governorate has completed the drilling of dozens of wells, carried out road paving works, and prepared studies to supply electricity to seven villages, coordinating with other governorates to overcome difficulties and provide services.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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