War strains Lebanon's health system, chronic patients left without care
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 17:10 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Middle East Eye cites a Médecins Sans Frontières doctor saying that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon is overwhelming hospitals, leaving chronic‑ill patients without adequate treatment. The article highlights the broader humanitarian toll of the fighting on civilian health services.
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