Lebanese Ministry of Health

The Lebanese Ministry of Health is the government body responsible for public health in Lebanon. It is currently newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, which has significantly impacted the country's healthcare system. Recent reports indicate a surge in casualties, with the death toll surpassing 1,000, including at least 40 medical workers. The Ministry has reported that at least 128 medical facilities and ambulances have been struck by Israeli forces since early March 2026. Healthcare workers and officials allege that these attacks are deliberate and systematic, aiming to make southern Lebanon uninhabitable. The Ministry's reports are crucial for documenting the human cost of the conflict and highlighting the alleged targeting of medical infrastructure, raising concerns about potential war crimes and the severe strain on Lebanon's healthcare resources.