The focus of WHO’s response to the cholera outbreak is to:
• ensure efficient and effective multisectoral national and subnational coordination mechanisms to manage the cholera outbreak response
• enhance the timely epidemiological detection, confirmation and investigation of cholera
• strengthen laboratory capacity for rapid diagnosis
• increase access to treatment for suspected cholera patients and strengthen capacity to manage cases at different stages of infection
• ensure access to vaccination, especially for high-risk populations
• support lifesaving wash prevention and response measures
• work on procurement and delivery of essential supplies and equipment
• strengthen risk communication and community engagement and provide key messages to vulnerable communities on prevention.
Since the first case was detected, WHO has been effectively working the Ministry of Public Health and its partners to reduce avoidable morbidity and mortality, contain transmission of the disease in affected areas and mitigate the risk that the outbreak spreads to other areas.
Related links
WHO warns of deadly cholera outbreak in Lebanon as cases increase
WHO Lebanon: AWD/cholera response plan
Media contacts
• Muneera Al-Mahdli, Emergency Communications Officer, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean,
• Hala Habib, Communication Officer, WHO Lebanon country office,
