Doha, October 29 (QNA) - The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced the completion of the first phase of its emergency response in Lebanon.

Under phase 1 of its emergency response in Lebanon, QRCS and the Lebanese Red Cross distributed blankets, mattresses, food, hygiene supplies, and drinking water to 5,675 displaced and affected people in Aley, Chouf, and other districts of Mount Lebanon.

At the same time, preparations are in progress to launch phase 3 of the emergency response, at a cost of QR 5 million.

It will involve distributing diverse food parcels and securing potable water for 27,500 affected families.

These interventions are in line with the essential needs identified in the emergency appeal co-issued by the Lebanese Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

QRCS held a meeting with HE Minister of Public Health in the Lebanese caretaker government Dr. Firass Abiad, HE Coordinator of the Government Emergency Committee Dr. Nasser Yassin, and HE Lebanese Red Cross Secretary-General Georges Kettaneh.

The meetings discussed QRCS's current key emergency interventions, as well as the projects jointly implemented with MOPH.

Lebanese officials appreciated the continuous support from the State of Qatar and QRCS to meet the needs of the people in various Lebanese regions.

QRCS's delegation included Director of Relief and International Programs Division Dr. Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, Director of Communication and Fundraising Division Mohamed Ahmed Al Bishri, and a specialist relief team to supervise aid processing. (QNA)