Lebanon’s Health crisis and Hospitals’ oversaturation
Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases and deaths and the oversaturation of public and private hospitals in Lebanon, the caretaker government imposed a 24-hour curfew until January 25
Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases and deaths and the oversaturation of public and private hospitals in Lebanon, the caretaker government imposed a 24-hour curfew until January 25
Despite the lockdown, Covid-19 and deaths are surging exponentially. The Lebanese Red Cross volunteers are carrying COVID-19 patients from one hospital to another due to the lack of hospital beds
Today, Lebanon’s medical sector is characterized by the lack of infrastructure and medical staff due to high emigration rates among doctors as well as the contamination and isolation of others. Moreover, difficulties in acquiring medical supplies increased due to the depreciation of the LBP and the government’s inability to pay its dues on time
This report examines the Covid-19 crisis in Lebanon by focusing on hospitals capacity and the causes of their oversaturation