Spanish peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector East, in collaboration with the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L), delivered a significant package of medical aid to the Marjayoun Government Hospital this week.
The official handover ceremony was held on the hospital campus, where the hospital’s director, Dr. Mouanis Kalakesh, received the donation from UNIFIL Sector East Commander, Major General Fernando Ruiz Gómez. Both parties signed the formal handover certificate in a show of coordinated support for Lebanon’s health sector.
According to a UNIFIL statement issued on Sunday, the aid package includes a variety of essential supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), specialized materials for casualty rescue operations and a stock of critical medicines. The initiative is designed to bolster the hospital’s emergency response capabilities, enhance sterilization procedures and expand pharmaceutical reserves.
In its press release, UNIFIL emphasized that the donation is part of a broader effort to reinforce Lebanese civil institutions and improve health infrastructure, particularly in areas facing heightened vulnerability. The mission underscored that such initiatives contribute to greater preparedness in the face of potential health or humanitarian emergencies.
“This contribution reflects the core values of international peacekeeping—supporting host communities, promoting resilience and fostering trust,” the statement noted.
The delivery also aligns with UNIFIL’s ongoing mandate to support stability and development in southern Lebanon. Officials highlighted that the peacekeeping force’s collaboration with Lebanese institutions aims to create sustainable impacts that go beyond security, directly improving the lives of local citizens.
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