Lebanon is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis following the collapse of the Syrian regime in December 2024 and the emergence of new sectarian violence, which has driven over 29,000 people—primarily Syrian refugees—into northern Lebanon. Many are sheltering in informal and overcrowded conditions, placing severe strain on already fragile infrastructure in areas like Akkar, Tripoli, and Baalbek-Hermel.
The influx, combined with ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon, has further weakened the country’s health system and heightened urgent needs across shelter, WASH, healthcare, protection, and mental health services. Assessments show significant gaps in water and sanitation access, particularly among Syrian refugees, alongside rising psychological distress, with high levels of anxiety, depression, and trauma reported across both Lebanese and Syrian populations.
From January through March 2025, SAMS operated five Mobile Medical Units, reaching 31,956 individuals across multiple regions with medical consultations, public health awareness, protection services, and psychosocial support, including gender-based violence prevention.
Looking ahead, Lebanon’s recovery needs are estimated at $11 billion, underscoring the scale of destruction and long-term instability. In response, SAMS plans to expand its impact by establishing fixed health and mental health centers in Bekaa, upgrading healthcare access programs, conducting facility assessments, and deploying specialized medical missions to underserved areas—shifting from emergency response toward long-term health system recovery.
