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WHO’s head of emergencies reaffirms support to Lebanon’s health system amid escalating needs
- WHO reinforces support to Lebanon's health system as conflict and displacement strain services.
- WHO delivered medical supplies and trained health workers to bolster Lebanon’s response.
- A convoy arrived with trauma care supplies to support up to 50,000 patients.
- WHO launched a US$30 million Flash Appeal for urgent health needs, including US$10 million for Lebanon.
- Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu emphasized protection of health workers and patients under international law.
- The WHO visit included discussions with national authorities and frontline staff to guide ongoing support.
- Attacks on health care continue to disrupt facilities, ambulances, and workers in Lebanon.
- WHO urged sustained international support to ensure continuity of care for the most vulnerable.
- Dr Abdinasir Abubakar highlighted resilience of the health system amid funding gaps.
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