MSF Lebanon Insulin Access Resource

Welcome to MSF Lebanon Insulin Access Resource

FINDING YOUR INSULIN

If you live with type 1 diabetes, you need insulin to survive. We know that finding a reliable supply during crisis is difficult. This page brings together information on where you can access insulin in Lebanon, along with resources to help you manage during times of crisis.

What you can do here Emergency support
Siwar holds up her insulin pen while lying among her toys in her family's makeshift home in Arsal, Lebanon.
Siwar holds up her insulin pen while lying down amongst her toys in her family’s makeshift home in Arsal. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age and frequents the MSF clinic in the town for treatment. Arsal, Lebanon, May 2023. Carmen Yahchouchi/MSF

What you can do here

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Find a pharmacy near you

Use this map to find pharmacies in your area. The map shows location only; it does not show whether insulin is currently in stock. You may need to call ahead to confirm availability.

For access to insulin through the public sector, you can use the Ministry of Public Health’s Primary Health Care Centers directory to locate the nearest participating center and contact them directly to confirm insulin availability before your visit.

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A child living with type 1 diabetes plays football in Aarsal, north Bekaa, Lebanon.

FINDING YOUR INSULIN

Type 1 diabetes patient Houssam was advised to exercise whenever he has hyperglycaemia. Aarsal, north Bekaa, Lebanon. © Jinane Saad/MSF

Emergency support

Emergency support

Need to reach someone immediately?

These numbers connect you to mental health support, emergency services for people with diabetes, and chronic care centers:

Connecting with others

Connecting with others

You are not alone. These organizations connect people living with diabetes to share information and support:

Learn about diabetes

Mobile application

Diabetes Without Borders

A free-to-use mobile app created by MSF with and for people living with diabetes to support self-management. Learn about diabetes through videos, audio and images, keep track of your blood glucose, symptoms, set healthy habits, and keep information about your clinic appointments in one place. This app is available in Arabic and works offline.

Download the app

Download the app

Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app

Questions?

Contact MSF Lebanon:

70481190