Nearly 100 people have been killed and 350 injured in Lebanon since the Ceasefire | death toll hits 2,600
While large-scale cross-border displacement has not materialized, ongoing insecurity in Lebanon continues to result in population displacement to Syria.
Black News 
Across the Middle Eastern Region, the ceasefire has not exactly translated into stability.
Reports indicate continued hostilities in southern Lebanon are resulting in civilian casualties, repeated displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure, with renewed displacement orders further affecting civilians.
While large-scale cross-border displacement has not materialized, ongoing insecurity in Lebanon continues to result in population displacement to Syria.
Internal population displacement in Iran and Lebanon continues to place sustained pressure on health systems and services.
In Lebanon, there have been 2,586 deaths and 8,020 injuries that got reported since the second day of March, 2026.
This includes 95 deaths and 351 injuries that have been reported since the ceasefire.
As of 30 April 2026, around one million people remain internally displaced, with the highest concentration in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.
In Syria, overlapping risks, including flooding, population movements, and weakened public health capacity, are driving localized outbreaks such as measles in Al-Hasakeh and hepatitis A in Daraa, alongside a sharp rise in leishmaniasis.
In Iraq, the cumulative number of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases has reached 30 since the start of 2026, including three deaths, posing a risk of further transmission in the context of increased exposure and potential re-escalation.
The World Health Organization’s Response
In Syria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has dispatched over 2.34 tons of medical and nutrition supplies across seven governorates to support health services.
Meanwhile in Iraq, WHO conducted training for subnational and district-level focal points on early warning surveillance and rapid response, introducing a digital reporting system aligned with the national communicable disease surveillance platform.
Risk communication and community engagement in Lebanon includes the rollout of “red flag” guidance for hypertension and diabetes, as well as practical instructions on insulin storage and emergency preparedness for displaced populations.
At the regional level, the World Health Organization is advancing a more coordinated United Nations (UN) approach, including in Kuwait, to align preparedness efforts, integrate vulnerable populations, and address emerging environmental and cross-border health risks.
