Lebanon: WHO Situation Report No.9: Middle East Conflict (1-14 May 2026)

Countries: Lebanon, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. CRISIS IN NUMBERS 115 million people in need of humanitarian aid in the Region (48% of global total) prior to the current conflict US$ 30.3 million required for WHO Middle East conflict flash appeal (12% funded) US$ 633 million required for WHO’s regional health emergency appeals (49% funded) KEY HIGHLIGHTS (as of 14 May) • Attacks on health care in Lebanon continue to occur despite the ceasefire announcement on 17 April. As of 13 May 2026, WHO has verified 15 attacks on health care, resulting in 12 deaths and 21 injuries. In just one week, from 6-12 May, WHO verified 10 attacks on health care, including attacks on four emergency medical service centres, resulting in seven paramedic deaths, 14 injuries and damage to 12 ambulances. • Since the ceasefire on 17 April, 381 deaths and 1141 injuries have been reported in Lebanon as of 13 May, bringing cumulative reported casualties since 2 March to 2883 deaths and 8787 injuries, with the highest burden recorded in El Nabatieh and South governorates. As of 12 May, 127,721 internally displaced people are living in 629 collective shelters across Lebanon. • As of 5 May, UNHCR reported that 371,753 people had crossed from Lebanon into Syria since the start of conflict escalations on 2 March. • In Syria, the number of confirmed measles cases since the beginning of 2026 has reached 98, mostly from Hasaka, Deir Ez-Zor and Aleppo, with the increase linked to immunity gaps, population movement and overcrowded living conditions. Between 9 April and 3 May, 170 suspected Hepatitis A cases were reported in Mahjah, Daraa governorate, mainly affecting children aged 10–14 years and linked to conta...

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