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Published in: Conflict and Health 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Debate

Syrian refugees in Lebanon: the search for universal health coverage

Authors: Karl Blanchet, Fouad M. Fouad, Tejendra Pherali

Published in: Conflict and Health | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

The crisis in Syria has forced more than 4 million people to find refuge outside Syria. In Lebanon, in 2015, the refugee population represented 30 % of the total population. International health assistance has been provided to refugee populations in Lebanon. However, the current humanitarian system has also contributed to increase fragmentation of the Lebanese health system. Ensuring universal health coverage to vulnerable Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees will require in Lebanon to redistribute the key functions and responsibilities of the Ministry of Health and its partners to generate more coherence and efficiency.
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Metadata
Title
Syrian refugees in Lebanon: the search for universal health coverage
Authors
Karl Blanchet
Fouad M. Fouad
Tejendra Pherali
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Conflict and Health / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-016-0079-4

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