Beirut, Lebanon – 31 March 2026 — More than 134 cubic meters of life-saving medical supplies have arrived in Lebanon today by land, made possible through the generous support of the European Union Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) and Dubai Humanitarian, significantly strengthening the country’s capacity to deliver critical health services amid the ongoing crisis.
As part of WHO’s Incident Management Support Team (IMST) response, the shipment includes trauma emergency surgical kits, essential medicines, medical supplies, and logistics support aimed at sustaining access to life-saving care. The ECHO-funded contribution plays a vital role in reinforcing the national health response led by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), particularly in ensuring continuity of care for populations affected by the emergency.
Dispatched on 20 March 2026 from the WHO Dubai Hub, the shipment traveled via the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Syrian Arab Republic before entering Lebanon through Masnaa Border and arriving in Beirut. The consignment comprises 105 pallets, with a total weight of 21,494 kg and a volume of 134.21 cubic meters.
Funded primarily through ECHO, with additional support from WHO’s Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE), the shipment is expected to benefit approximately 6,000 patients requiring trauma and emergency surgical care. It will also support around 4,000 people living with diabetes by providing essential supplies for glucose monitoring through primary health care centres and services in shelters.
The consignment includes:
- Trauma emergency surgical kits and supplies for hospital-based emergency care
- Critical, life-saving hospital medicines
- Primary health care medicines, including antibiotics
- Essential items for diabetes screening and glucose monitoring
These supplies will help sustain trauma and emergency surgical services in hospitals previously trained and supported by WHO, while also reinforcing service delivery across the MoPH-supported primary health care network. This includes primary health care centres and selected shelter-based services providing care to displaced and vulnerable populations.
Dr Abdinasir Abubakar, WHO Representative in Lebanon, said:
“Thanks to the generous support of ECHO, WHO is able to rapidly deliver critical medical supplies to sustain life-saving services across Lebanon. This shipment strengthens trauma care capacity in hospitals while also ensuring continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes. At a time of increased need, this support is essential to protect the health and dignity of vulnerable communities.”
WHO remains committed to working closely with the Ministry of Public Health and partners to ensure equitable access to essential health services for all populations affected by the crisis.