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Lebanon crisis: October - December 2024
  • WHO support for health workers following the crisis in Lebanon - 03 December 2024 (22)
    Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after a war between Israel and Hezbollah that‘s claimed more than 4,000 lives and injured 17,000 people in Lebanon.  WHO is training health workers on surgical skills in conflict settings, and as an extension of trauma care in Lebanese hospitals, a number of international Emergency Medical Teams are currently providing treatment to thousands of people with shrapnel, burns and blast wounds. One of those teams is working in the newly opened Turkish Trauma Hospital in Saida, south of the capital Beirut, alongside local staff. “25% of all war injuries to the limbs end with an amputation. And we know that 60% of war injuries are limb injuries. That means we have around 2,500 amputations in Lebanon. In the the long term, I think we need to focus on the physical rehabilitation for these people,” says Ahmad, WHO. “I think we'll be looking at reconstruction being needed for probably years, certainly the next six months are going to see a lot of complicated wounds, particularly arms and legs, that require specialist intervention,” says Sian, Burns and plastic surgeon from Interburns. “There will be a big burden on this hospital, as a trauma hospital. Many cases have deep shrapnel that prevent wounds from healing,” says Mohammad, Plastic surgeon from Interburns.Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after a war between Israel and Hezbollah that‘s claimed more than 4,000 lives and injured 17,000 people in Lebanon.  WHO is training health workers on surgical skills in conflict settings, and as an extension of trauma care in Lebanese hospitals, a number of international Emergency Medical Teams are currently providing treatment to thousands of people with shrapnel, burns and blast wounds. One of those teams is working in the newly opened Turkish Trauma Hospital in Saida, south of the capital Beirut, alongside local staff. “25% of all war injuries to the limbs end with an amputation. And we know that 60% of war injuries are limb injuries. That means we have around 2,500 amputations in Lebanon. In the the long term, I think we need to focus on the physical rehabilitation for these people,” says Ahmad, WHO. “I think we'll be looking at reconstruction being needed for probably years, certainly the next six months are going to see a lot of complicated wounds, particularly arms and legs, that require specialist intervention,” says Sian, Burns and plastic surgeon from Interburns. “There will be a big burden on this hospital, as a trauma hospital. Many cases have deep shrapnel that prevent wounds from healing,” says Mohammad, Plastic surgeon from Interburns.Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after a war between Israel and Hezbollah that‘s claimed more than 4,000 lives and injured 17,000 people in Lebanon.  WHO is training health workers on surgical skills in conflict settings, and as an extension of trauma care in Lebanese hospitals, a number of international Emergency Medical Teams are currently providing treatment to thousands of people with shrapnel, burns and blast wounds. One of those teams is working in the newly opened Turkish Trauma Hospital in Saida, south of the capital Beirut, alongside local staff. “25% of all war injuries to the limbs end with an amputation. And we know that 60% of war injuries are limb injuries. That means we have around 2,500 amputations in Lebanon. In the the long term, I think we need to focus on the physical rehabilitation for these people,” says Ahmad, WHO. “I think we'll be looking at reconstruction being needed for probably years, certainly the next six months are going to see a lot of complicated wounds, particularly arms and legs, that require specialist intervention,” says Sian, Burns and plastic surgeon from Interburns. “There will be a big burden on this hospital, as a trauma hospital. Many cases have deep shrapnel that prevent wounds from healing,” says Mohammad, Plastic surgeon from Interburns.
  • WHO team visit to hospitals and shelters in Lebanon - November 2024 (24)
    On 21 November, Ian Clarke and Shajib Hossain from the WHO visited two shelters in the Bekaa. Of the close to 1 million people displaced by conflict in Lebanon, some 200,000 have sought refuge in collective shelters across the country; which in most cases are repurposed schools. All shelters are linked to nearby primary health care centres, but WHO also distributed large first aid kit supplies to the majority of shelters. Several hundred displaced persons are currently living in the Secondary Public School and Second Intermediate School in the village of Manara in West Bekaa. Among key challenges the displaced people face are inadequate water and sanitation solution, winterization support and shortage of specific medicine for treating non-communicable diseases. Relief International is running a small clinic and pharmacy in one of the schools.    On 21 November, Ian Clarke and Shajib Hossain from the WHO visited two shelters in the Bekaa. Of the close to 1 million people displaced by conflict in Lebanon, some 200,000 have sought refuge in collective shelters across the country; which in most cases are repurposed schools. All shelters are linked to nearby primary health care centres, but WHO also distributed large first aid kit supplies to the majority of shelters. Several hundred displaced persons are currently living in the Secondary Public School and Second Intermediate School in the village of Manara in West Bekaa. Among key challenges the displaced people face are inadequate water and sanitation solution, winterization support and shortage of specific medicine for treating non-communicable diseases. Relief International is running a small clinic and pharmacy in one of the schools.    On 21 November, Ian Clarke and Shajib Hossain from the WHO visited two shelters in the Bekaa. Of the close to 1 million people displaced by conflict in Lebanon, some 200,000 have sought refuge in collective shelters across the country; which in most cases are repurposed schools. All shelters are linked to nearby primary health care centres, but WHO also distributed large first aid kit supplies to the majority of shelters. Several hundred displaced persons are currently living in the Secondary Public School and Second Intermediate School in the village of Manara in West Bekaa. Among key challenges the displaced people face are inadequate water and sanitation solution, winterization support and shortage of specific medicine for treating non-communicable diseases. Relief International is running a small clinic and pharmacy in one of the schools.    
  • EU Commission Vice President visit to Geitawi Hospital in Lebanon - 24 November 2024 (11)
    Celine, 7, is among the youngest patients in the burns unit. Celine suffered severe burns to her body two weeks ago, in an attack in Southern Lebanon.   Josep Borrell, the EU Commission Vice President, as he visited the Burns Unit at Geitawi Hospital in Beirut, the only burns unit in Lebanon. and supported by EU.  Dr Borrell met patients treated at the specialized burn unit. CERF and ECHO are among donors that have supported the hospital with Trauma and Emergency Surgical kits.    Celine, 7, is among the youngest patients in the burns unit. Celine suffered severe burns to her body two weeks ago, in an attack in Southern Lebanon.   Josep Borrell, the EU Commission Vice President, as he visited the Burns Unit at Geitawi Hospital in Beirut, the only burns unit in Lebanon. and supported by EU.  Dr Borrell met patients treated at the specialized burn unit. CERF and ECHO are among donors that have supported the hospital with Trauma and Emergency Surgical kits.    Celine, 7, is among the youngest patients in the burns unit. Celine suffered severe burns to her body two weeks ago, in an attack in Southern Lebanon.   Josep Borrell, the EU Commission Vice President, as he visited the Burns Unit at Geitawi Hospital in Beirut, the only burns unit in Lebanon. and supported by EU.  Dr Borrell met patients treated at the specialized burn unit. CERF and ECHO are among donors that have supported the hospital with Trauma and Emergency Surgical kits.    
  • WHO team visit to the burns unit of the Lebanese Hospital Geitawi - 5 November 2024  (15)
    Omar Rifai, WHO Lebanon National Officer with medical supplies being donated to the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital. On 05 November 2024, WHO donated trauma emergency surgical kits and emergency medical supplies to the Burns Centre at the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital – University Medical Center in Beirut, with support from ECHO and CERF. The Centre, established in 1992, is currently the only specialized Burns Centre serving the Lebanese, and has since the escalation of hostilities on 17 September, treated up to 40 burns patients. Initially equipped with 10 beds, the Burn Center has been forced to expand to 25 beds, providing critical care to severely burnt patients. As the only specialized centre in the country, it has become an essential lifeline for victims of severe and critical burn injuries.Omar Rifai, WHO Lebanon National Officer with medical supplies being donated to the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital. On 05 November 2024, WHO donated trauma emergency surgical kits and emergency medical supplies to the Burns Centre at the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital – University Medical Center in Beirut, with support from ECHO and CERF. The Centre, established in 1992, is currently the only specialized Burns Centre serving the Lebanese, and has since the escalation of hostilities on 17 September, treated up to 40 burns patients. Initially equipped with 10 beds, the Burn Center has been forced to expand to 25 beds, providing critical care to severely burnt patients. As the only specialized centre in the country, it has become an essential lifeline for victims of severe and critical burn injuries.Omar Rifai, WHO Lebanon National Officer with medical supplies being donated to the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital. On 05 November 2024, WHO donated trauma emergency surgical kits and emergency medical supplies to the Burns Centre at the Lebanese Geitaoui Hospital – University Medical Center in Beirut, with support from ECHO and CERF. The Centre, established in 1992, is currently the only specialized Burns Centre serving the Lebanese, and has since the escalation of hostilities on 17 September, treated up to 40 burns patients. Initially equipped with 10 beds, the Burn Center has been forced to expand to 25 beds, providing critical care to severely burnt patients. As the only specialized centre in the country, it has become an essential lifeline for victims of severe and critical burn injuries.
  • Situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Lebanon - 8 October 2024 (12)
    WHO representative in Lebanon Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visits a shelter for IDPs. Over the past weeks, Lebanon has witnessed large internal displacement of civilians from the areas being attacked to other stable areas. WHO representative in Lebanon Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visits a shelter for IDPs. Over the past weeks, Lebanon has witnessed large internal displacement of civilians from the areas being attacked to other stable areas. WHO representative in Lebanon Dr Abdinasir Abubakar visits a shelter for IDPs. Over the past weeks, Lebanon has witnessed large internal displacement of civilians from the areas being attacked to other stable areas. 
  • WHO emergency response to Lebanon crisis: October - November 2024 (45)
    Four flights containing WHO medical supplies for injuries, cholera and mental health arrived in Beirut, Lebanon.  The supplies are enough to treat around 100,000 patients. WHO is working to bring in additional supplies to meet all the needs.Four flights containing WHO medical supplies for injuries, cholera and mental health arrived in Beirut, Lebanon.  The supplies are enough to treat around 100,000 patients. WHO is working to bring in additional supplies to meet all the needs.Four flights containing WHO medical supplies for injuries, cholera and mental health arrived in Beirut, Lebanon.  The supplies are enough to treat around 100,000 patients. WHO is working to bring in additional supplies to meet all the needs.

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