Lebanon: Staff at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut to escalate strike Oct. 6

Event

Employees at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut plan to escalate their strike Oct. 6 after failing to negotiate higher salaries with the hospital's administration. Organizers have announced that they will stop work at emergency departments and vaccination centers as part of the action.

Medical service disruptions, including emergency care, are likely at Rafik Hariri University Hospital Oct. 6. While organizers have not announced specific calls for protests, demonstrations are possible. Authorities will likely deploy increased security if large numbers of protesters turn up.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments at Rafik Hariri University Hospital Oct. 6. Avoid any protests as a precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel.