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Agencies United Nations and NGOs who work on the ground in Lebanon warned of growing pressure on the health system due to a large number of casualties from constant Israeli bombing, to such an extent that Medical centers “urgently” need to get more supplies to save the lives of thousands of people.

Medical services in #Lebanon are under enormous stress as the number of casualties and injuries, including among children, rises.
Over the past three days, we have delivered 67 tons of medical supplies via land and air routes. These materials were purchased with financial support… pic.twitter.com/H00hbqsebm

— UNICEF Lebanon (@UNICEFLebanon) October 8, 2024

Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Lebanon Eduard Begbeder, warned that “Hospitals are struggling under the pressure of this tragic rise in cases.”.

As the need for #LebanonWe received 25 tons of essential medical supplies today, part of the 67 tons that arrived this week. These materials will be delivered to primary care and hospitals to support 700,000 people over the next 3 months. We express our sincere gratitude to the company… pic.twitter.com/phC44kiAZ9

— UNICEF Lebanon (@UNICEFLebanon) October 8, 2024

The agency has mobilized 167 tons of medical goods help about two million peoples, with 67 tons delivered both by land and air in the last three days alone.

These products, which include first aid kits, materials for childbirth, medicines or first aid supplies, among other things, They are distributed to public hospitals, health centers and mobile teams in Lebanon.This is stated in a statement by UNICEF.

Amir, one of hundreds of children injured in the latest escalation in #Lebanonmisses the days he spent playing with his friends. Despite the pain, he holds on. #hopeurging other affected children not to be afraid and wishing for their recovery.

Children need #protection… pic.twitter.com/yqVwhYzyBI

— UNICEF Lebanon (@UNICEFLebanon) October 4, 2024

Of particular concern is the attention hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict, because, as the head of the emergency department of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) explained, Merce Rocaspana, “many of these people meet on the street there’s nowhere to sleep and nothing to eat.”

Most of them live in schools that are not prepared for their place of residence, so they do not have sufficient sanitary equipment; most schools do not even have a kitchen, so they are completely dependent on external assistance.

MSF supports mobile clinics and hospitals and, although Rokaspana emphasized that Lebanese civil society ‘moves a lot’ and is “excellent at his job”, he also admitted that It is not enough on its own and needs all possible support.

In this line UNICEF complained to international community mobilizing humanitarian support and ensure that Supply routes to Lebanon remain open and safe passage is guaranteed. Some of the aid sent by UNICEF came across the Syrian border, where Israeli bombing also continued this week.

The agency also took the opportunity to state:urgent ceasefire” calling on all sides always protect civilians and comply with the obligations provided for in paragraph. International humanitarian law.

(Europe Press)