The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Essential services reach vulnerable communities in Lebanon
Improved essential health and water services are now reaching over 215,000 residents, through a UNOPS project funded by the government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the government of Lebanon.
Lebanon's vulnerable communities, particularly in the south, face an increasingly dire humanitarian situation amid escalating hostilities.
To address urgent needs, UNOPS, with funding from the government of Japan and in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Energy and Water, has delivered essential health and water services, bringing critical relief to more than 215,000 residents across multiple governorates.
The project included the provision of vital medical equipment and energy-saving solutions to ten hospitals in Beqaa, Mount Lebanon, Nabatieh, North, and South governorates. Five hospitals received crucial medical equipment, while the remaining five were equipped with over 8,700 LED lights to enhance energy efficiency.
“This aid comes at a critical time,” said the Lebanese Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nassereldine.
“Public hospitals are not only medical facilities that provide treatment to patients, but they are the first line of defence against the health challenges facing members of our society. They are the primary guarantee that every citizen, regardless of their socio-economic status, has access to necessary and quality healthcare,” added Dr. Rakan Nassereldine.
Ambassador of Japan to Lebanon Masayuki Magoshi said: “Japan’s continued support to governmental hospitals in Lebanon through UNOPS reflects our commitment to bolstering the capacities and improving the resilience of the public healthcare sector in the face of the profound socio-economic and security challenges.”
Additionally, in Ain Arab, Beqaa governorate, a solar energy system was installed to power a water pumping station, improving access to clean water for residents facing severe electricity shortages.
”Lebanon and its people have been significantly affected by numerous multifaceted crises,” said Muhammad Usman Akram, Representative and Director of UNOPS Multi-country Office in Amman.
“UNOPS values its strong partnership with the government of Japan and remains committed to supporting the resilience of the Lebanese people and contributing to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals,” added Muhammad Usman Akram.
