Descriptive Epidemiology of the 2022–2023 Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon and Lessons Learned in the Context of a Humanitarian Emergency Situation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Descriptive Epidemiology of the 2022–2023 Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon and Lessons Learned in the Context of a Humanitarian Emergency Situation

  • By

  • Firass Abiad

  • Abdinasir Abubakar

  • Nadeen Hilal

  • Wahida Ghalayini

  • Nada Ghosn

  • Rita Feghali

  • Abbas Jouni

  • Maryo Baakliny

  • Moubadda Assi

  • Solara Sinno

  • Alissar Rady

  • Abrar Ahmad Chughtai

  • July 18, 2025

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    Lebanon reported its first cholera outbreak in 30 years on October 6, 2022, affecting all 8 governorates and 23 of 26 districts.

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    From October 2022 to June 2023, there were 8072 suspected cholera cases and 23 deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 0.28%.

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    A cholera vaccination campaign began in November 2022, increasing vaccination coverage from 4.8% to 45.3% by February 2023.

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    The outbreak response involved coordinated multisectoral strategies supported by national and international stakeholders.

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    Lebanon's ongoing humanitarian crises, including economic decline and an influx of refugees, have heightened vulnerability to disease outbreaks.

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Descriptive Epidemiology of the 2022–2023 Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon and Lessons Learned in the Context of a Humanitarian Emergency Situation

  • by Firass Abiad, Abdinasir Abubakar, Nadeen Hilal, Wahida Ghalayini, Nada Ghosn, Rita Feghali, Abbas Jouni, Maryo Baakliny, Moubadda Assi, Solara Sinno, Alissar Rady, Abrar Ahmad Chughtai

  • July 18, 2025

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