In brief
With increased military activities severely impacting Lebanon’s healthcare infrastructure, hospitals like St. Therese on Beirut's outskirts struggle with closures and operational challenges. The humanitarian crisis deepens as both healthcare workers and patients face grave risks.
Lebanon's hospitals are under immense strain, facing closures in the wake of Israeli offensives targeting Hezbollah strongholds near civilian areas. St. Therese Hospital, situated near Dahiya, was heavily damaged by an airstrike, leading to its temporary closure. Director Elie Hachem underscored the challenges faced in ensuring safe and continuous healthcare delivery amid the ongoing conflict. The World Health Organization reports that at least nine hospitals in the region are either closed or partially functional. This crisis emphasizes the direct impact of military actions on critical civilian institutions, highlighting the dire need for international support to safeguard humanitarian operations and maintain healthcare access during such tumultuous times.
