Bou Sanayeh Elie, El Chamieh Carolla
Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Bliss Street, Riad El Solh Area, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Beirut, Lebanon.
The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon.
Health Econ Rev. 2023 Apr 4;13(1):21. doi: 10.1186/s13561-023-00435-w.
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.
黎巴嫩目前正面临一场复杂且多方面的医疗危机。自2019年以来,该国一直在应对严重的金融危机,社会动荡、2020年毁灭性的贝鲁特爆炸以及持续的新冠疫情更是雪上加霜。此外,黎巴嫩货币贬值后,许多医院面临巨大困难,这使得它们难以购买必要的医疗用品和设备。本报告旨在审视由于这些各种因素黎巴嫩医院所面临的困难,并讨论应对危机的潜在解决方案。