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The fragile healthcare system in Lebanon: sounding the alarm about its possible collapse

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  • Elie Bou Sanayeh

    (American University of Beirut Medical Center)

  • Carolla El Chamieh

    (The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik)

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Lebanon is currently facing a complex and multifaceted healthcare crisis. The country has been grappling with a severe financial crisis since 2019, which has been compounded by the social unrest, the devastating Beirut blast in 2020, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, many hospitals in Lebanon are facing significant difficulties following the devaluation of the Lebanese currency, which has made it difficult for them to purchase necessary medical supplies and equipment. This report aims to examine the difficulties faced by hospitals in Lebanon due to these various factors, and to discuss potential solutions to address the crisis.

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  • Elie Bou Sanayeh & Carolla El Chamieh, 2023. "The fragile healthcare system in Lebanon: sounding the alarm about its possible collapse," Health Economics Review, Springer, vol. 13(1), pages 1-3, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:hecrev:v:13:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1186_s13561-023-00435-w
    DOI: 10.1186/s13561-023-00435-w
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