Lebanon: associations mobilized for health, become a luxury for most inhabitants
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Drug shortage in a hospital in Beirut, Lebanon.
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By: Noé Pignède Follow
After 2 years of economic crisis, the health system is on the brink of collapse.
The price of medical care has skyrocketed and few people can still go to the doctor.
In addition to this dramatic situation, there are drug shortages.
Most of Lebanon's medical products are imported, but the bankrupt Banque du Liban can no longer order them.
To help the most vulnerable, associations are mobilizing.
Lebanon
Health and medicine