Emergency Medical Fund
Current situation
The economic crisis in Lebanon is preventing the population from accessing healthcare services. The devaluation of the local currency and the spiraling inflation have led to an increase in the prices of essential goods, including medications and medical equipment.
Hospital charges have gradually increased over the period of the crisis, but they have been dollarized starting last week. At the same time, salaries are still stagnant and paid in LBP, making them significantly less valuable. According to UNICEF (2022), more than 50% of the population can't afford their required medications, and 34% of children cannot access healthcare.
Furthermore..
The National Security Fund (NSSF) and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) used to cover 85% to 90% of the hospital fees for Lebanese patients, while now, both are barely covering a minimal amount, leaving the patient with around 90% of the actual expenses. “Amid the crisis, the NSSF and MoPH are also struggling financially and have reached their limits,” says Farah Nasser, MSF deputy medical coordinator.
Tons of calls have been received by our partners asking for help from patients who are just asking for their right to healthcare! The cases being received are urgent and critical, while the costs are unbearable.
Our action
In response to the presented situation, the Lebanon Emergency Medical Fund (LEMF) campaign has been launched. The outcome of this campaign will help secure a medication, ensure the cost of a lifesaving surgery, or simply enhance someone’s access to healthcare. Any amount you pay is going to count a lot for patients who are struggling in hospitals or even those who need to be there but can’t afford it.
Thank you for your donations that will surely save lives!
Giving levels
80$ One month medication for one chronic disease case
20$ help provide medicine fees for a child
50$ help provide medicine and primary doctor appointment fees for elderly
60$ help pay laboratory fees for one person
400$ Average cost of one small surgery
Donate
Paypal - all currencies
For donations not in euro, please change the "Convert with Paypal" option to use
"your debit or credit card conversion"
Bank Transfer - recommended
In the bank transfer message, please indicate "medical24"
USD
Account Owner : DIFL
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Account Number : 9600000000628568
EURO
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CAD
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GBP
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AUD
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