Source: World Health Organization
Country: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic
HIGHLIGHTS
Syrian Arab Republic: Reports indicate an increase in number of suspected cases of typhoid fever and cutaneous leishmaniasis WHO continues to provide medicines and medical supplies to health facilities and nongovernmental organizations in all affected governorates.
Jordan: WHO Jordan supports the Ministry of Health in continued routine vaccinations conducted inside and outside the Zaatari refugee camp.
Lebanon: WHO has completed the first phase of enhanced vaccination outreach activities in the north and south of Bekaa.
Iraq: WHO provides antiviral medicines to the Ministry in support of case management for the recent rise in influenza cases caused by influenza A (H1N1) pdm09.