The health minister in the provisional government, Firas Al-Abyad, indicated that the number of people infected with cholera in the country is on the rise, stressing the need for integration, cooperation and awareness to limit the spread of the epidemic.
In an interview with CNBC, he added: “The infrastructure in Lebanon is worn out and the ministry is conducting procedures and tours in nature to detect sources of pollution,” stressing, “We try to work on the readiness of the hospital sector, and we still believe. to have a chance before the serious outbreak “.
He explained that “the Lebanese Ministry of Health will be responsible for the treatment of Lebanese and international organizations will be responsible for the treatment of displaced Syrians and Palestinian refugees”.
