More attacks on health facilities in Lebanon despite ceasefire declaration
Experts 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.
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There have been more attacks on health facilities and personnel in Lebanon despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
Attacks on health care in Lebanon continue to occur despite the reported ceasefire announcement on 17 April.
In fact, as of 13 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified 15 attacks on health care, resulting in 12 deaths and 21 injuries.
And within just one week, from 6 to 12 May, WHO verified 10 attacks on health care, including attacks on four emergency medical service centers, 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.
Until the 12th of May 2026, more than 127,721 internally displaced people were living in 629 collective shelters across Lebanon.
As of 5 May, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that 371,753 people had crossed from Lebanon into Syria.
In Lebanon there were 2,883 deaths; 8,787 injuries since 2 March 27,721.
The war displaced people in 629 collective shelters 161 attacks on health care (110 deaths and 252 injuries).
Since 2 March Iran US$2 million Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocation for outbreak preparedness and response; 112,500 direct beneficiaries expected Iraq 40 confirmed cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever across 10 provinces, including 3 deaths Syria 371,753 cross-border arrivals from Lebanon since 2 March US$ 30.3 million required for WHO Middle East conflict flash appeal (12 percent funded) US$ 633 million required for WHO’s regional health emergency appeals (49 percent funded) 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 contaminated drinking water, inadequate sewage infrastructure and inconsistent chlorination.
In Iraq, delays in shipment of vaccines and immunization supplies due to suspension or limitation of flights continue to pose a risk to stock availability.
The number of confirmed Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases has increased to 40 across 10 provinces since the start of 2026, including 3 deaths.
In Yemen, regional instability and localized insecurity continue to affect humanitarian operations, placing additional pressure on fragile health services, logistics and supply chains, particularly in frontline and high-risk areas including Al Dhale, Taiz and Aden.
