Lebanon
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Lebanon: what happened to health care?
In 2019, there were about 18 million fewer health workers than needed around the world. After two years and 15 million deaths over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, this gap has likely increased dramatically to at least 26 million fewer health workers than we need.
Read MoreLebanon today: seeking a path through years of loss
Three years ago, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded at the Port of Beirut, killing at least 220 people, injuring more than 7000, and causing between 3.8 and 4.6 billion dollars in damages to infrastructure, buildings, and surrounding areas. In Beirut today, the scars remain as the project of rebuilding sputters.
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