Cholera outbreak in Lebanon

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has declared a cholera outbreak in Lebanon, on the 6th of October 2022. To date, MoPH has confirmed twenty-six cases registered mostly in the north, and northern east regions of the country (Arsal, Akkar, Tripoli), and one death. The possible spread of cholera cases in Lebanon is concerning. The water and electricity infrastructure in the country is very weak with limited access to water supplies and adequate water treatment. The ongoing economic and energy crisis in the country has further exacerbated overall access to water and sanitation for Lebanese and Syrian refugees alike. The country is also witnessing a severe shortage of medical supplies and diagnostics, which may make it harder for the country to be able to respond to the outbreak.
MSF has sent mobile teams to the concerned areas in the Bekaa valley, and north governorates. They are now focusing on awareness raising among the communities at risk on the symptoms of cholera and prevention measures (how, when and where to seek immediate treatment when any symptoms appear). We are currently trying to understand the response plans of different humanitarian actors (WHO, UNICEF) and the Ministry of Public Health and see where we can coordinate and respond meaningfully to the healthcare needs of the affected populations and support the local health centers.

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