27 January 2025 – During a recent field mission to south Lebanon, the first of its kind following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a team from the WHO country office visited areas that had been hard hit by conflict. The mission visited Jabal Amel Hospital, the Tyre Union of Municipalities and two primary health care centres of the Amel Association and Imam Sadr Foundation. Jabal Amal Hospital: a haven amidst chaos Located in the coastal city of Tyre, a region directly affected by the latest Israeli attacks, Jabal Amal Hospital stands as a beacon of hope. Led by a team of dedicated health care professionals, including its director Dr Walid Mrouweh, the hospital, with 220 beds and a wide range of specialties, including oncology, dialysis and a neonatal intensive care unit, became more than just a health care provider during the conflict: it provides a sanctuary for the families of the health care workers and patients. With the support of WHO and the Ministry of Public Health,...