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The President of the Lebanese Red Cross announced that hospitals in Lebanon are facing increasing difficulties that hinder their ability to provide emergency services. These challenges require an urgent response from relevant authorities.
Lebanese doctors have warned that Israel is targeting the health system in Lebanon, similar to its actions in Gaza, threatening patients' lives and exacerbating their suffering. This warning comes as Lebanon faces a severe health and economic crisis.
The National Health Center for Leadership and Control has been designated as a collaborating center with the World Health Organization until 2030. This decision aims to enhance international cooperation in public health.
Cuba faces a severe healthcare crisis due to the U.S. oil embargo, which significantly impacts fuel supplies necessary for hospitals and health facilities. This situation exacerbates health conditions in the country, threatening citizens' lives.
The World Health Organization has announced an urgent call for $30.3 million to support health systems in five conflict-affected countries in the Middle East, warning that these systems are under severe pressure due to escalating violence in the region.
The World Health Organization has called for urgent support for health systems in five Middle Eastern countries—Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan—struggling under the pressures of ongoing conflicts. Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for immediate funding to address health crises.
Maria Martinez, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies delegation in Iran, reported a significant rise in emergency medical needs in the country, raising concerns about the health situation.
The World Health Organization announced the arrival of the first emergency medical aid shipment to Lebanon, containing vital medical supplies to support the country's healthcare system. This assistance comes at a critical time as Lebanon faces significant health challenges due to multiple crises.
Iraq's Minister of Health, Hassan Al-Tamimi, emphasized that health diplomacy serves as a vital platform for international cooperation. He highlighted the importance of strengthening joint efforts to tackle global health challenges during a conference held in Baghdad.
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nasr al-Din has revealed a rise in Israeli assaults on the health sector, targeting medical staff and ambulances in southern Lebanon, raising widespread concerns about the safety of health services.