"The #MiddleEast is today facing the twin threats of potential mass virus outbreaks in conflict zones and looming socio-economic upheaval. Both crises could have severe humanitarian consequences." - @FCarboniICRC #COVID19

How is the @ICRC responding? https://www.icrc.org/en/document/covid-19-middle-east-facing-health-crisis-and-socio-economic-earthquake

In #Syria we're donating hygiene kits for detainees, as well as preventative equipment and materials like disinfectant, gloves, goggles and gowns. We'll provide hygiene kits to reach 750,000 internally displaced people over the next three months. #COVID19

In #Iraq we're donating protective equipment and materials like disinfectant, gloves, goggles, gowns to health facilities and places of detention. To date, we've donated to 18 health care centres, 2 hospitals, 15 physical rehabilitation centres & 27 places of detention.

In #Yemen we've provided training, preventive information and material distributed to supported hospitals, primary health care centres and dialysis centers, and a public information campaign including audio spots on #COVID19 prevention measures.

In #Gaza we've donated 20,000 masks and other protective materials to the @PalestineRCS including blankets, mattresses and hygiene kits. We're also supplying infrared thermometers to screen suspected cases and other medical equipment.

In #Lebanon we're supporting the main #COVID19 testing and treatment facility, Rafic Hariri University Hospital, to boost response and bed capacity.

In #Jordan we've provided hygiene and protective equipment for places of detention and correctional facilities.

We are doing our best to help the region's most vulnerable people and bolster efforts to prevent the spread of #COVID19. #InItTogether