Hostilities across the Middle East remain intense, driving continued displacement, casualties and mounting pressure on essential services, with children among the most affected. In Lebanon, displacement has surged to nearly 1.2 million people—including 390,000 children—with 141,400 people currently living in 709 collective shelters and the majority of those displaced remaining dispersed across host communities or residing in informal, unstable settings with limited access to basic service.
International Medical Corps continues to be one of the largest humanitarian health actors in the Middle East, delivering a broad range of lifesaving services at scale in some of the region’s most complex and high-risk environments. With active programs in Gaza, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, our teams provide ongoing care, reaching nearly 4 million people last year through integrated health, nutrition, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs.
Our presence in Gaza, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen enables us to rapidly expand response services as conditions change. We are able to provide field hospitals, static and mobile health units, and integrated multi-sectoral programming to maintain continuity of care and deliver critical lifesaving services to civilians affected by conflict.
In countries such as Lebanon—where International Medical Corps has been active since 2006—cross-border fighting has escalated rapidly since March 2, evolving into a sustained and large-scale military campaign. The health system in Lebanon is nearing breaking point, strained by overwhelming demand and ongoing disruptions to service delivery. Repeated attacks on healthcare facilities, personnel and supply lines have further eroded capacity. The World Health Organization has confirmed 133 such incidents, resulting in 87 fatalities and 192 injuries among patients and health workers. As a result, six hospitals and 59 primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) have been forced to shut down, while at least 16 additional facilities have been damaged, further restricting access to care. All PHCCs supported by International Medical Corps are providing free consultations to displaced populations, with 7,752 consultations delivered to date. Working in close coordination with the MoPH, our mobile medical units (MMUs) are extending services directly to displacement sites, helping to maintain access to care for affected communities. As of April 14, 29 PSUs have covered 110 collective and community-run shelters, including those under the Ministry of Social Affairs. Since the onset of the escalation, our mobile teams have conducted 8,518 consultations, distributed acute medications to 4,611 people and chronic treatments to 1,003 people, and delivered health awareness sessions reaching 1,532 people. We have referred 534 patients for advanced care, primarily for diagnostic support, and have provided routine vaccinations to 170 children.
To support International Medical Corps relief efforts across the Middle East, please donate to this project. By supporting this project or creating a giving opportunity of your own, you can make a lifesaving difference for affected families.
*Please note for recurring donations: Once we have determined that the community can continue to respond to the after-effects of this emergency without us, we will scale back our response efforts. At that time, we will redirect your future donations where they are needed most, to help us respond to future outbreaks of conflict, disease or disaster.
