By International Committee of the Red Cross | Created at 2024-09-27 17:47:31 | Updated at 2024-09-30 07:24:11
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Following the recent escalation in Lebanon, civilian deaths and injuries continue to rise. Entire families have been forced to flee their homes with little time to gather belongings, leaving behind their livelihoods. They now face immense hardship in finding food, shelters, clean water, and lifesaving care.
Key actions during September in response to the crisis in Lebanon
Delivering vital medical supplies
5 emergency medical service centres were provided with medical supplies sufficient to treat 100 severely wounded patients. Saida Governmental Hospital also received a critical medicine for anaesthesia and dressing sets to replenish their dwindling stocks.
Ensuring essential resources for primary health care
6 primary healthcare centres received medications and wound-care materials, ensuring that patients with acute and chronic illnesses can receive treatments they desperately need.
Providing lifeline support to displaced families
180 internally displaced families received blankets and mattresses.
Supporting vulnerable communities
400 families in the southern city of Tyre received essential household items and hygiene parcels.
Preparing to operate a trauma centre
We are working around the clock in close collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health to set up a critical trauma centre at Rafik Hariri University Hospital.
