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

1.

Tell us about your experience

We are collecting information from people living with diabetes about how you access insulin, what works, and what does not. Your feedback helps us understand the real situation and helps us advocate for adapting services and responding to your needs.

To complete this form in Arabic, please select "Arabic" from the "Choose Language" dropdown at the top of the survey page.

For Persons Living with Diabetes - للأشخاص الذين يعيشون مع السكري

This takes about 10 minutes. Your information is kept confidential.

2.

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.

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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:

How we use your information

How we use your information

When you fill out the form above, you are helping us understand how diabetes care is working in Lebanon right now. We analyze this information to identify gaps and advocate to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health and partners for adapting services and responding to your needs.

Your privacy is protected. Any information you share will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

Questions?

Contact MSF Lebanon:

+961 79 363 328