Marwa Arafa suffers from a herniated disc between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae, an additional lumbar disc herniation, and high blood pressure, according to a report issued by the medical centre at 10th of Ramadan Prison. In August 2025, she also suffered a pulmonary artery blood clot, reportedly linked to extreme heat and severe anaemia, which left her unable to move without assistance and experiencing breathing difficulties. Despite her deteriorating health, the authorities have repeatedly refused requests from her family and lawyers to transfer her to an appropriate medical facility outside the prison for the necessary diagnostic tests and treatment.