MSF’s response to war in the Middle East
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is alarmed by the dramatic escalation in conflict across the Middle East, following strikes by US and Israeli forces in Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory actions in several countries.
Across the region, the escalation in violence has brought fear to the lives of millions of people, including in Lebanon, Iran, and the Gulf countries. Bombing continues across multiple cities and villages, often hitting densely populated areas, and casualties are mounting. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee.
MSF calls for the protection of civilians, hospitals, health facilities, and other essential infrastructure.
Our teams are adapting our programmes and/or preparing to respond in different countries. We are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving humanitarian needs.
How is MSF responding in the Middle East
Map of MSF operations in Lebanon
This map, dated 17 March 2026, provides an overview of the geographical coverage of our teams across Lebanon, highlighting the main areas of intervention, including:
- Mobile Medical Units;
- Water Trucking;
- Standalone Clinics;
- Non-Food Item (NFI) Distributions;
- Hospital Donations.