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This is the third global public WHO situation report on the conflict in the Middle East. It covers the health situation and WHO operational updates from affected countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean and European regions, as well as WHO’s global response activities and priorities.
The two-week ceasefire is a reprieve in Iran though not Lebanon; in itself, it will not address the challenges of health needs across the Middle East, and humanitarian access and operational space are critical challenges.
WHO, led by its Regional Offices for the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe, and in collaboration with partners, is actively mapping and prioritizing health risks across the regions, including those arising from population displacement and direct attacks on critical infrastructure. WHO’s response is guided by strong coordination at regional level and depends on timely, reliable information from the field, as well as sustained donor support.
WHO will continue to define and implement practical actions, including consolidating relevant evidence to support Ministries of Health and communities on the safe management and use of water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as providing technical support around risk mitigation linked to air quality and environmental pollution.