News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
24
o
Bekaa
20
o
Keserwan
23
o
Metn
23
o
Mount Lebanon
23
o
North
24
o
South
23
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Nharkom Said
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
24
o
Bekaa
20
o
Keserwan
23
o
Metn
23
o
Mount Lebanon
23
o
North
24
o
South
23
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Documentaries
Lebanon’s Centennial
News Bulletin
The Untold History
Talk Show
Series
Sports
Variety
Other
Comedy
Oldies
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Healthcare Preparedness in Lebanon: Navigating the Challenges of War, Siege, and Medicinal Supply
News Bulletin Reports
2023-10-23 | 08:22
High views
Share
Share
3
min
Healthcare Preparedness in Lebanon: Navigating the Challenges of War, Siege, and Medicinal Supply
In times of war and siege, the danger of death arises from direct war-related risks and the unavailability of medicines and treatments.
If Lebanon were to enter a state of war, does it have a sufficient stock of medicines?
It's essential to know that half of Lebanon's pharmaceutical market consumption relies on locally manufactured drugs, especially over-the-counter (OTC) medications that do not require a prescription and resistant and chronic medications.
A small portion includes cancer drugs and kidney dialysis materials. The remaining half is imported from abroad.
Regarding imported medicines, according to the statistics of the Syndicate of Importers (Pharmaceutical Importers and Warehouses Syndicate), there is no problem in the anticipated period because:
-
There is enough stock for two to four months for OTC medications, resistant and chronic medications, and hospital-administered drugs for pain relief and surgeries.
-
As for cancer drugs and kidney dialysis materials, the stock is sufficient for a month and a half at most. Therefore, the syndicate is in contact with foreign manufacturers to reinforce this stock as soon as possible.
-
In the case of an intensified siege, the Importers Syndicate's plan is to consolidate shipments through by grouping, ensuring the shipment through air corridors via the UAE or by sea from Cyprus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the government, and international organizations.
However, the question remains: From where will Lebanon secure the dollars to import medicines and raw materials amidst the current economic situation?
According to sources from Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Wassim Mansouri, the central bank estimates it can secure around $270 million monthly from the market without affecting reserves and destabilizing the exchange rate.
This amount allows the government to manage according to its priorities, even during a siege.
However, all these measures may prove ineffective if citizens hoard medicines and traders exploit the situation, as witnessed during the initial stages of the economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Bulletin Reports
Healthcare
Lebanon
Medicine
War
Drugs
Next
Funding decisions: US Congress struggles to pass Israel aid bill amid political turmoil
The Strategic Landscape: Hezbollah and Emerging Military Actors in the South
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
05:16
Hachem to LBCI: The issue of the presidency is not linked to the Gaza war or the South Lebanon conflict
Lebanon News
05:16
Hachem to LBCI: The issue of the presidency is not linked to the Gaza war or the South Lebanon conflict
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-05-07
Lebanon warns of humanitarian crisis in Rafah amid Israeli escalation
Israel-Gaza War Updates
2024-05-07
Lebanon warns of humanitarian crisis in Rafah amid Israeli escalation
0
Lebanon News
2024-05-02
Lebanon's Minister Ali Hamie warns of Israeli threat to air navigation safety
Lebanon News
2024-05-02
Lebanon's Minister Ali Hamie warns of Israeli threat to air navigation safety
0
Lebanon News
2024-04-27
Lebanon takes 'landmark step' towards justice for war crimes: HRW says
Lebanon News
2024-04-27
Lebanon takes 'landmark step' towards justice for war crimes: HRW says
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:30
Israeli Military Escalates Operations in Gaza: Targets and Evacuations
News Bulletin Reports
12:30
Israeli Military Escalates Operations in Gaza: Targets and Evacuations
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:25
Kuwait's Emir Dissolves Parliament: An Unprecedented Political Shift
News Bulletin Reports
12:25
Kuwait's Emir Dissolves Parliament: An Unprecedented Political Shift
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:23
Global Support for Palestinian Rights: UN Resolution Highlights Symbolic Step
News Bulletin Reports
12:23
Global Support for Palestinian Rights: UN Resolution Highlights Symbolic Step
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:22
Challenges and Initiatives in Managing the Syrian Presence in Lebanon
News Bulletin Reports
12:22
Challenges and Initiatives in Managing the Syrian Presence in Lebanon
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:23
Global Support for Palestinian Rights: UN Resolution Highlights Symbolic Step
News Bulletin Reports
12:23
Global Support for Palestinian Rights: UN Resolution Highlights Symbolic Step
0
Lebanon News
2024-03-05
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General emphasizes support for Frangieh, asserts readiness to respond to Israeli actions if Gaza ceasefire excludes southern Lebanon
Lebanon News
2024-03-05
Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General emphasizes support for Frangieh, asserts readiness to respond to Israeli actions if Gaza ceasefire excludes southern Lebanon
0
News Bulletin Reports
2023-09-01
Thirteen points of contention: The complex border dispute between Lebanon and Israel
News Bulletin Reports
2023-09-01
Thirteen points of contention: The complex border dispute between Lebanon and Israel
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-05-01
Lebanese-European Agreement on Syrian Refugees to be Announced Thursday
News Bulletin Reports
2024-05-01
Lebanese-European Agreement on Syrian Refugees to be Announced Thursday
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2024-04-30
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
Lebanon News
2024-04-30
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
0
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
0
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
0
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
0
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:51
Al-Qassam Brigades: Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell dies due to injuries from Israeli airstrike
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:51
Al-Qassam Brigades: Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell dies due to injuries from Israeli airstrike
2
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:49
Hamas to share video on fate of hostage Nadav Popplewell
3
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
Israel-Gaza War Updates
07:38
Hamas military wing releases video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
4
Lebanon News
05:54
Lebanon praises UNGA decision: A step in the right direction to reclaiming Palestinian rights
Lebanon News
05:54
Lebanon praises UNGA decision: A step in the right direction to reclaiming Palestinian rights
5
Israel-Gaza War Updates
05:43
Israeli army confirms about 300,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah
Israel-Gaza War Updates
05:43
Israeli army confirms about 300,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah
6
Lebanon News
04:41
MP Aoun to LBCI: Strengthening security apparatus to protect maritime borders is among goals of financial aid
Lebanon News
04:41
MP Aoun to LBCI: Strengthening security apparatus to protect maritime borders is among goals of financial aid
7
Lebanon News
05:16
Hachem to LBCI: The issue of the presidency is not linked to the Gaza war or the South Lebanon conflict
Lebanon News
05:16
Hachem to LBCI: The issue of the presidency is not linked to the Gaza war or the South Lebanon conflict
8
Israel-Gaza War Updates
10:44
Israel launches rockets at humanitarian aid crossing point into Gaza
Israel-Gaza War Updates
10:44
Israel launches rockets at humanitarian aid crossing point into Gaza
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More