MSF is stepping up its response to the Israeli bombing in Lebanon
Beirut, 26 September – MSF is gravely concerned about Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon, much of which is taking place in densely populated urban areas. We call for the immediate de-escalation of hostilities to prevent further suffering, injury, and loss of life.
Following the widescale Israeli bombings of multiple areas in Lebanon on Monday 23 September, MSF is gradually stepping up its response to the escalating humanitarian needs by delivering primary healthcare and essential relief items to the displaced population.
According to Lebanon’s disaster risk management unit, over 104,000 people have been displaced by the latest ongoing escalation. Many have lost homes and loved ones. In addition to medical support, people are in need of basic supplies like mattresses and hygiene products.
Since 23 September MSF mobile clinics visited two locations in Mount Lebanon where displaced people have taken shelter. We are providing medical and mental health consultations. We have donated essential items including mattresses, blankets, and hygiene kits to displaced people in 8 sites in Saida and Tripoli. We are actively assessing the needs in order to scale up support.
We have reopened our clinic in Baalbek-Hermel to provide patients with much-needed medications for their chronic conditions. Simultaneously, our mental health helplines are receiving over 60 calls a day from people experiencing rising mental health needs.
We continue to coordinate closely with our partners and hospital networks, offering support where possible as the situation develops.
