Healthcare delivery in Lebanon: a critical scoping review of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lebanon, an Eastern Mediterranean country with a lower-middle income status, that once boasted a health care system that was functional despite its challenges and complexity. However, it has faced a series of crises-economic, an influx of refugees, political instability, and recent sanctions-that have significantly impacted its aim, principles and values that has impacted upon its ability to function. The objective of this study is to delve into the health service delivery within the Lebanese system and conduct a SWOT analysis (assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).

Methods

We conducted a scoping review, examining literature related to the Lebanese health system and its performance in delivering healthcare services. We followed the Arksey an

SUBMITTER: Aoun N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429949 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature