Egypt sends 27 tons of cholera vaccines to Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AA) – An Egyptian plane carrying 27 tons of medical supplies and vaccines has arrived in Beirut as part of efforts to combat a cholera outbreak in Lebanon.
“The supplies will be distributed to hospitals where cholera patients are being treated,” Health Minister Firas al-Abiad told a press conference.
Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Alawi said the aid plane follows talks between President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
“We can’t accept leaving Lebanon alone in the face of any crisis,” he added.
Lebanese health authorities have said that the distribution of cholera vaccines will start this Saturday.
Cholera is a highly infectious disease spread by ingesting bacteria found in contaminated water or food. Young children are particularly vulnerable.
The first case of cholera was reported in Lebanon on October 6, marking the first appearance of the disease in the country since 1993.
According to the Health Ministry, 448 infections have been reported so far. There have been 18 cholera deaths.
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