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    19 September 2021, Beirut, Lebanon – We have just concluded a two-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon to reiterate our commitment to the people of Lebanon and express our solidarity and continued support. Since the Beirut port blast last year, the country and its people have slipped even further into despair….

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      #MentalHealth needs in #Lebanon are greater than ever before, and the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic continues to create additional challenges for both the health sector and communities alike. https://t.co/xvrdG3Ir0g https://t.co/fAk93b2YCG

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      A brain drain in #Lebanon is occurring at alarming speed. Almost 40% of skilled medical doctors and almost 30% of registered nurses have already left the country either permanently or temporarily. https://t.co/xvrdG3Ir0g https://t.co/JuC5teKsOJ

    • WHO

      Fuel shortages in #Lebanon are causing most hospitals to operate at only 50% capacity. Basic and life-saving medicines are in short supply, with restrictions in foreign currency severely limiting importation of medicines and medical goods. https://t.co/xvrdG3Ir0g https://t.co/thBpRUdT7Q

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      #BeirutBlast & the current economic crisis in #Lebanon have increased poverty across the country & are putting health sector at risk of collapse. @DrTedros & @WHOEMRO Director reiterated @WHO's commitment in supporting the health system & the people of 🇱🇧: https://t.co/xvrdG3Ir0g https://t.co/dPNPCjwt8s

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    Lebanon explosion 2020 - 4 year(s) ago

    Lebanon needs your support.The Beirut port blast on 4 August ripped a city to shreds and reopened old wounds for a fragile population already facing civil unrest, an ongoing socio-economic crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.The blast killed more than 178 people, left more than 6,500 injured, 300,000 people homeless, and severely damaged critical health infrastructure and medical…

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      The #BeirutBlast killed 178 people, left over 6,500 injured & 300,000 people homeless. It heavily damaged health facilities & medical supplies. Urgent support is needed - here is how you can help: https://t.co/PAwPuJmGTJ https://t.co/tUrPwxEwNm

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    Chadi brings on two Lebanese doctors living in Beirut to discuss the tragedy that shook the nation earlier this month. Zakia Dimassi (@ZakiaDimassiMD), MD, MHPE, and Mohamad Ali Cheaito (@MohamadAliCh

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    • Crisis within a Crisis; the #OutspokenOncology covers the #BeirutBlast & hosts @ZakiaDimassiMD @MohamadAliChea1 to bring U how this tragedy affected people in the midst of #COVID19 Titled this: “Live from Beirut” & dedicated to all the lives we lost. https://t.co/TTJ5cvQaRs https://t.co/xhVzpzyuSq

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    The explosion occurred at the city’s port on Tuesday, and was so large it could be heard 150 miles away in Cyprus

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    • How to help people in #Beirut : Charities and organisations you can donate to to support people affected by Lebanon explosion ⁦@AUB_Lebanon⁩ ⁦@USJLiban⁩ ⁦@RedCrossLebanon⁩ ⁦@UOSSM⁩ ⁦@ImpactLebanon⁩ #BeirutBlast https://t.co/l1xrsTskdL