AGP Executive Report

Health Care Safety: U.S. lawmakers moved to require chaperones for “sensitive” exams in military hospitals after allegations involving an Army gynecologist, aiming to add safeguards for patients. Infectious Disease Watch: WHO warned of worsening health conditions across the conflict-hit Middle East, with Lebanon reporting rising acute watery diarrhoea and Syria seeing measles cases climb. War’s Health Impact: Lebanon’s public health teams said Israeli strikes have killed thousands and injured tens of thousands since March, while attacks also hit medical facilities. Syrian Health System Capacity: Syria strengthened labs to improve disease detection, a key step as outbreaks and displacement strain care. Public Health in Conflict Zones: A World Health Assembly resolution backed stronger protection for health services in war, urging sustained support and operational help for essential care. Medical Innovation: Scientists engineered hookworms to act like living “pharmacies,” producing antibodies inside the body—an early step toward injection-free medicine delivery. Regional Health Context: World Bank approved a $900m Iraq and Kurdistan road project, indirectly supporting access to services and safer transport corridors for people and goods.

Health in Conflict: WHO warns of a worsening health crisis across the conflict-hit Middle East, as Lebanon reports ongoing attacks on medical services and rising acute watery diarrhoea cases, while Syria sees measles climb and leishmaniasis persist. Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel and Lebanon move to revive a conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah stopping attacks and withdrawing from areas south of the Litani River, but strikes continue and Tyre’s hospitals face damage and casualties. Public Health Risks: Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center says attacks since early March have killed thousands and injured many more, with hundreds of thousands displaced across the border into Syria. Regional Health Policy: A World Health Assembly resolution urges stronger protection of healthcare in conflict zones, calling for safeguards, sustained international support, and operational help to keep essential care running. Syrian Health System: Coverage also highlights Syria’s push to strengthen labs for better disease detection as the country’s recovery remains fragile.

Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire Talks: Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire in Washington, but it’s conditional on Hezbollah fully stopping attacks and withdrawing operatives from areas south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army set to take exclusive control in “pilot” security zones. Public Health Impact: Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center reported that since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed 3,526 people and injured 10,733, underscoring how conflict continues to strain health services and safety. Nutrition & Livelihood Support in Egypt: WFP and KOICA completed a $6 million, three-year programme to boost nutrition, vocational skills, and economic resilience for refugees and Egyptian host communities, training 14,000+ people and supporting microgrants. Syria Health System Capacity: A report highlights Syria strengthening labs to improve disease detection, a key step for catching outbreaks earlier. Community Health Risk Abroad: In Jacksonville, residents say a neighbor’s property became an open-air debris dump after a death, raising concerns about pests and neighborhood health hazards.

Lebanon Health Under Fire: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks in Washington are still tied to a “complete cessation” of Hezbollah attacks, with “pilot zones” planned—meanwhile strikes continue and Lebanon’s health ministry reports deaths including paramedics and Syrians, plus damage to an ambulance and repeated hits across southern areas. Ceasefire Conditions: The US says Lebanese Armed Forces would take exclusive control in zones between the border and the Litani River, with Hezbollah operatives to be evacuated—next talks set for June 22. Syria Health System Strain (Context): A separate report highlights how war-related targeting is worsening Lebanon’s health-care collapse, with electricity and water shortages compounding medical access problems. Public Health & Safety Lessons: A Delhi hotel fire tied to medical tourism spotlights how unsafe housing and weak regulation can endanger patients and families seeking care abroad. Mental Health in Conflict: Coverage on Ukraine underscores the scale of psychological support needs during prolonged war, reinforcing the importance of trauma care in crisis settings. Health & Community Support: WFP and KOICA report training and microgrants improving nutrition, resilience, and livelihoods for refugees and host communities in Egypt.

Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire Talks: After US-led talks in Washington, Lebanon and Israel agreed to implement a ceasefire, but it’s conditional on a “complete cessation” of fire by Hezbollah and the removal of its operatives from south of the Litani River, with Lebanese forces set to control “pilot zones” and exclude non-state actors—while strikes and rocket fire continued almost immediately, including reports of deaths in the south and a car hit near Beirut. Health Impact in Conflict: Lebanese health officials reported fatalities from strikes in areas like Tyre and Al-Hawsh, including paramedics and civilians, underscoring how quickly medical workers and transport get pulled into frontline violence. US–Iran Tensions Spill Over: A fragile US-Iran ceasefire was tested again as missile and drone attacks hit Gulf targets, including Kuwait’s airport, with casualties and emergency response disruptions reported. Mental Health & Care in War: A separate report highlights the scale of psychological support needs in Ukraine, pointing to how clinicians in safer regions can support trauma care for displaced communities. Community Support & Wellness: A mental-health-focused Syria item surfaced on how a program in Homs helps former detainees rebuild their lives, tying recovery to everyday support.

Lebanon Crisis and Health Impacts: Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon and near Beirut killed at least nine people, including two paramedics, and hit a car on the Khaldeh highway as evacuations were reported in multiple villages—raising fears for civilians and for emergency care during ongoing ceasefire talks. Ceasefire Strain: Despite US-mediated negotiations in Washington and claims of progress, both sides traded accusations and attacks, with Hezbollah reporting rocket fire and Israel warning it could strike Beirut’s southern suburbs if northern areas are targeted. US-Iran Tensions Spill Over: A US-Iran ceasefire was tested again as Kuwait and Bahrain reported missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran, while US forces said they intercepted and responded—keeping regional health risks high from potential escalation. Syria Health System Under Pressure: A new report warns that Syrians returning from Lebanon and elsewhere are outpacing medical capacity, with shortages of staff, medicines, and funding leaving chronic illness, trauma, and injuries hard to treat. Health Workers in the Line of Fire: Multiple reports this week highlighted deaths of medics and health-related responders in Lebanon strikes, underscoring how conflict directly disrupts care.

Lebanon Crisis & Civilian Health: Despite a ceasefire extension, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s suburbs have driven fresh mass displacement, with UN agencies warning that civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted; Lebanon’s Health Ministry also reported major casualties including healthcare staff, underscoring how quickly hospitals and clinics get pulled into the line of fire. Syrian Refugees in the Region: UNHCR says 196,000 Syrian refugees have returned from Jordan since Dec 2024, but funding gaps remain severe; meanwhile WFP suspended food assistance for 135,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan host communities, while continuing reduced support in camps. Syria Health System Capacity: Syria is strengthening labs to improve disease detection, and Syrian universities and research centers have advanced in a U.S.-based global ranking—both signals of longer-term health resilience. Conflict-Linked Health Rights: Human Rights Watch renewed calls to protect healthcare in war, noting that attacks on hospitals and health workers continue a decade after UN Security Council Resolution 2286. Public Health at Home (Asthma & Housing): In Birmingham, a damp, mould-ridden home led to a child’s ceiling collapse and repeated hospitalizations for uncontrolled asthma, prompting families to invoke Awaab’s Law and urge urgent housing action.

Conflict & Health Care Under Fire: Human Rights Watch marks 10 years since UN Security Council Resolution 2286, saying attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers still continue, with 2,546 “attacks on health” reported across 33 countries in 2025. Lebanon Ceasefire Strain: Despite US President Trump saying Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting, Israeli drones and strikes in southern Lebanon killed civilians including a dentist and his two children, and hit or damaged medical facilities such as Jabal Amel Hospital. Syrian Refugee Health & Food Access: UNHCR says 196,000 Syrian refugees have returned from Jordan since Dec 2024, while WFP suspended food assistance for 135,000 refugees in Jordan host communities due to funding gaps. Public Health Capacity in Syria: WHO-supported training in Aleppo brought more than 50 lab technicians up to date on diagnosing priority diseases like malaria and leishmaniasis. Disaster Risk to Health: Euphrates flooding in eastern Syria is disrupting drinking water and irrigation, threatening livelihoods and increasing pressure on local services.

Public Health Capacity: Syria boosts infectious-disease lab readiness as WHO trains 50+ technicians with support from Italy, improving diagnosis and faster malaria/leishmaniasis testing. Disaster & Nutrition Security: Euphrates flooding in Deir ez-Zor and Raqa is wiping out wheat and barley at peak season, threatening food supplies and farmers’ incomes. War’s Health Toll: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and near Beirut have killed civilians, including a Syrian national and a medic, while displacement accelerates amid renewed threats. Ceasefire Uncertainty: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting, but missile launches and continued strikes underscore fragile conditions for civilians. Southern Syria Injury Care: In western rural Daraa, a shepherd was shot and treated after UN first aid and transfer to Nawa Hospital, with his condition reported stable. Regional Health Context: WHO-style outbreak preparedness and conflict-linked displacement remain tightly linked across the region this week.

Lebanon–Israel Ceasefire Tension: U.S. President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting and stop shooting, but moments later Israel detected missile launches and ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, as rockets hit northern Israel. Southern Lebanon Health Impact: Reports from Lebanon’s public health and local sources describe deaths and injuries from ongoing airstrikes, with displacement orders expanding and hospitals under pressure. Syria Border Injury: A young man in western rural Daraa was wounded by Israeli gunfire; UN observers provided first aid before transfer to a local hospital. Jordan Trade & Pharma Link: Jordan’s Qudah reported Q1 2026 exports up to JD 2.129 billion, with growth tied to garments, crude potash, and pharmaceutical preparations—plus export gains to Syria. Humanitarian Health Funding: Human Appeal released its “Thrive with Dignity” impact report, highlighting health and nutrition support in underserved areas including Syria’s Al Imaan Hospital. Public Health in Conflict: Coverage also flags how conflict-driven displacement and repeated strikes keep disrupting care access across the region.

Lebanon War & Health Impacts: Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, deepening the offensive despite a nominal ceasefire, while Lebanon’s health system reports rising casualties and injuries, including strikes near hospitals and on civilian areas. Syrian Refugee Safety: A deadly Israeli airstrike in Adloun killed nine Syrian refugees from the same family, including six children, underscoring the risks for displaced families in Lebanon. Syria Health & Emergency Response: Euphrates flooding is pushing Syria’s government to prioritize eastern provinces; officials say ministers including health and emergencies teams are coordinating response as water levels rise. Missing Persons & Child Health Rights: Syria’s National Commission for the Missing says the children of forcibly disappeared physician Dr. Rania al-Abbasi were killed, while authorities point to a former regime officer, reopening demands for full accountability. Community Mental Health: A Homs program helping former detainees rebuild their lives highlights growing focus on mental health and rehabilitation after conflict. Public Health Supply: Russian firm Pharmasyntez plans medicine exports to Afghanistan, aiming to ease shortages in a fragile healthcare market. Local Injury Report: In southern Syria’s Quneitra, a civilian was wounded by Israeli gunfire; UNDOF provided first aid and transfer to hospital.

Lebanon–Syria Health Impact: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed nine Syrian refugees from one family in Adloun, including six children, with Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirming the toll and bodies recovered from the rubble. Southern Syria Injury Report: In Quneitra countryside west of Daraa, a civilian shepherd was wounded after Israeli gunfire hit him in the al-Raqqad Valley area; UNDOF staff provided first aid before transfer to Nawa Hospital. Disaster Preparedness (Euphrates): Syria’s Ministry of Defense mobilized field measures in Deir ez-Zor as Euphrates water levels rose, raising readiness near the river, monitoring levels, securing roads and infrastructure, and preparing relief/evacuation if flooding threatens low-lying areas. Healthcare Access & Supply: Russian drugmaker Pharmasyntez says it will begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan this summer, aiming to ease shortages in a market facing limited domestic supply—while it already exports to Syria and other countries.

Southern Lebanon Health Toll: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli strikes and drone attacks across the south killed at least 15 people and wounded others, with paramedics among the dead; the ministry also reports the conflict since March 2 has left 3,371 dead and 10,129 injured, as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warns of a critical phase and calls for a stronger push toward a ceasefire. Healthcare Under Fire: Separate reports cite multiple attacks in Tyre district and beyond, including deaths of medical personnel and renewed accusations of violations of international humanitarian law. Syria Flood Response: Syria’s government says Euphrates flooding has knocked out dozens of water stations and submerged thousands of hectares in Deir ez-Zor, prompting emergency response teams, temporary shelters, and President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s field visits. Water Management: Syria’s Energy Ministry says it has started reducing Euphrates water releases after coordination with Turkey to prevent further rises in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor. Health & Rights in Detention: India’s Gujarat High Court granted conditional bail to a Syrian man living with HIV+ after finding his ill-health “not in dispute,” while his case over deportation remains pending. Rebuilding Health Systems: A report on Syria’s reconstruction interest highlights the scale of damage to hospitals and services, underscoring the need to rebuild the health system alongside infrastructure.

Lebanon War & Health Impact: Israeli strikes and artillery shelling intensified across southern Lebanon, with Lebanon’s health authorities reporting multiple civilian deaths including women and children, and warning of further evacuation orders; the Health Ministry says attacks since March 2 have killed 3,355 people and wounded 10,095, including medical personnel. Child Safety in Conflict: UNICEF says children are being killed or injured at an average of 11 per day in Lebanon over the past week, urging constant protection of children and civilian infrastructure. Syria Flood Response: Syria’s President Ahmad Al Shara visited Euphrates flood zones after days of surging waters, with reports of child deaths, collapsed bridges, disrupted water stations, and emergency evacuations. Water & Public Health Risk: Syria’s Energy Ministry began reducing Euphrates water releases to lower flooding risk in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, including operational dam measures and evacuations to temporary shelters. Mental Health Under Prolonged War: Israel-linked reporting highlights rising PTSD, suicides, and social strain amid sustained regional conflict, with mental health demand increasing. Rebuilding & Health Systems: Syria’s reconstruction is drawing investor interest, but analysts warn that damaged infrastructure—including hospitals—plus sanctions and weak institutions keep risk high.

Lebanon Strike Toll: Lebanon’s health ministry says an Israeli strike on Choueifat south of Beirut killed a woman and two children and wounded 15 others, including children, despite claims of a “precise” strike. Child Casualties: UN/UNICEF says Israeli attacks in Lebanon have averaged 11 children killed or wounded every day over the past week, with 15 killed and 62 injured in seven days. Humanitarian Strain: As fighting continues, Israel issues mass evacuation orders across southern Lebanon, while displacement keeps swelling and healthcare facilities face repeated damage. Syria Flood Response: Syria’s President Al Shara visited Euphrates flood zones in Deir Ezzor after days of mayhem from surging waters; drinking water delivery and embankment work are underway as some water stations are out of action. Health in Conflict: Human Rights Watch marks 10 years since UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on protecting healthcare in war, warning attacks on hospitals and health workers are still happening at alarming rates. Local Aid in Sweida: Druze volunteers in northern Israel say they’re supporting communities in Syria’s Sweida with food, blankets, and medical supplies after the July 2025 violence.

Lebanon War on Health: Israeli strikes across southern, central and eastern Lebanon killed at least 28 people and injured 42, with reports of dozens of airstrikes and artillery hitting homes, roads and commercial areas; victims included children and families trying to flee, and a mosque near a Red Cross centre was reportedly damaged. Beirut Strike: Israel also hit Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time in weeks, killing a woman and two children and wounding others, as the ceasefire continues to fray. Evacuation Pressure: Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Israel issued fresh evacuation warnings across parts of southern Lebanon, pushing more families into schools and temporary shelters and worsening an already dire displacement crisis. Gaza Control Moves: In parallel, Netanyahu directed the military to expand control in Gaza, starting with a plan to seize 70% of the territory, while reporting and maps suggest Israel already controls about 64% of the coastal strip. Right to Health in Conflict: Human Rights Watch marked the 10-year anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286, warning that attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers remain widespread.