Health & Emergencies
Lebanon offers reasonable-quality healthcare in Beirut with good private hospitals. Unstable political situation.
The public system offers limited care; tourists use private services.
Private hospitals in Beirut offer international-quality standards.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 300,000-600,000 LBP ($20-40 USD) |
| Emergency room | 1,500,000-3,000,000 LBP ($100-200 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 3,000,000-6,000,000 LBP ($200-400 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 50,000,000-100,000,000 LBP ($3,300-6,600 USD) |
| Ambulance | 500,000-1,000,000 LBP ($33-66 USD) |
| Raio-X | 300,000-600,000 LBP ($20-40 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 200,000-400,000 LBP ($13-27 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Lebanon. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Lebanon is 140. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers limited care; tourists use private services.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 300,000-600,000 LBP ($20-40 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Beirut; medication is available but the situation is unstable.
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