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Web Release
05-07-2025
- Health
- Web Release
Lebanon Achieves a Major Medical Milestone: First Advanced Robotic Liver Surgery Performed at Hôpital du Levant in Collaboration with IRCAD Liban
In a groundbreaking achievement for Lebanon and the region, the first advanced robotic liver surgery was successfully performed at Hopital Francais du Levant, in collaboration with IRCAD Liban, the only internationally accredited center in the Middle East specialized in robotic surgical education. This medical milestone was announced during a well-attended press conference, which brought together prominent medical, academic, and public figures, including Minister of Public Health H.E. Dr. Rakan Nassereddine, IRCAD Liban President Professor Antoine Maalouf, President of the Lebanese Order of Physicians in Beirut Dr. Elias Chlela, and President of the Syndicate of Hospitals Dr. Pierre Yared. Also in attendance were deans of medical schools, university directors, representatives of health syndicates, medical students, and a wide range of physicians and surgeons. In his address, Professor Antoine Maalouf emphasized that this milestone embodies 'IRCAD Liban's vision to provide world-class surgical education in line with the latest international innovations, led by globally accredited physicians.' He added: 'IRCAD Liban is not merely a training center—it is a strategic platform that restores Lebanon's historical role as a regional medical hub – the Hospital of the East, and offers physicians both in Lebanon and abroad access to global expertise without leaving the region.' The conference featured documentary footage of recent robotic surgeries and an in-depth medical explanation of the technique, which offers patients unparalleled precision, minimally invasive procedures, and faster recovery times. The launch was followed by two days of lectures and live robotic surgeries broadcast in the hospital's main hall, with broad participation from doctors and medical students across Lebanon. A key highlight of the event was the participation of world-renowned Lebanese surgeon Dr. Ahmad Abou Abbass, Director of Liver and Biliary Surgery in California, who led simulation sessions and training workshops as part of the two-day scientific program. His involvement reflects IRCAD Liban's commitment to connecting Lebanon with global surgical advancements. IRCAD Liban, the regional branch of the renowned French center, was established to advance surgical education in Lebanon and the Middle East through internationally recognized training programs. This comes at a time when many other centers in the region lack accreditation or standardized academic criteria. This achievement reaffirms Lebanon's ability to embrace cutting-edge medical technologies and enhances its position as a leading hub for healthcare and surgical education in the region, despite ongoing challenges.
LBCI
04-07-2025
- Health
- LBCI
UNFPA donates medical equipment to support Lebanon's primary healthcare system
Lebanon's Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine received a donation of ultrasound machines and sterilization equipment from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support reproductive and sexual health services in primary healthcare centers. The handover took place at the Health Ministry's warehouse in Karantina, in the presence of UNFPA and ministry officials. Nassereddine stressed the importance of strengthening primary healthcare to reduce disease burden and healthcare costs, especially amid Lebanon's ongoing crises. He highlighted the ministry's partnership with UNFPA and reaffirmed the commitment to support all healthcare centers as part of the national health strategy, calling them 'the backbone of the health system.'
LBCI
28-05-2025
- General
- LBCI
Health Minister receives UNHCR delegation informing him of decision to stop healthcare coverage for Syrian refugees
Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine received a delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), headed by the office representative in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsin. The delegation informed him of the UNHCR's decision to cease healthcare coverage for Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon and to halt support for various primary healthcare centers starting next November due to limited funding from donor countries. Nassereddine emphasized the necessity for the international community not to neglect its humanitarian responsibilities. He said: "Less than three months ago, Lebanon witnessed a new wave of displacement, which keeps the number of refugees very high relative to Lebanon's size and the capacity of its health system to bear additional major burdens." The Health Minister emphasized the importance of the UNHCR, in collaboration with key international partners, in finding ways to secure healthcare coverage for refugees and support the health services provided to them in primary care centers. He affirmed that there is no solution except securing international funding for healthcare and the treatment of refugees until their safe return to their country, calling in this regard for serious efforts to begin implementing a plan for their return to their home country after the situation there improves.
National News
25-04-2025
- Health
- National News
Sunday, April 27, 2025
NNA - Time Topic 8:30 am Public Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine participates in an awareness event organized by the Saeed Association for Colorectal Cancer Prevention under the title 'Every Step Makes a Difference', in Ain El Mreisseh. 9:00 am Official program begins, featuring speeches by Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine and WHO Representative in Lebanon Dr. Abdel Nasser Abou Bakr. 10:00 am Awareness walk from Ain El Mreisseh to the Military Bath and back. ************ 8:30 am The Syndicate of Opticians and Optometrists in Lebanon (SOOLB) and the Association of Licensed Optometrists in Lebanon (ALOO) hold their 20th and 8th respective conferences under the theme: 'A Vision for Future – 2nd Edition', at Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh, under the patronage of Minister of Public Health Dr. Rakan Nassereddine. 1:00 pm The Islamic Group in Lebanon receives condolences for the martyrdom of Dr. Sheikh Hussein Ezzat Atwi, at Al-Barghout Hall – Al-Khashoggi Mosque. (Condolences continue until 4:00 PM) 6:00 pm The Universal Syriac Union Party hosts a memorial festival titled: 'From the Cross to the Resurrection, We Walked the Golgotha Road in Procession', marking the anniversary of the Armenian and Syriac Genocides. Venue: Municipal Palace Theater – Jdeideh, Bouchrieh, Sadd. 7:00 pm Commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Lebanese Red Cross martyrs, under the patronage of President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun, at the Roman Amphitheater in Zouk Mikael.
National News
25-04-2025
- Health
- National News
Saturday, April 26, 2025
NNA - Time Topic Ministerial Activities: 10:00 am Public Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine visits the University of Balamand – Koura to inaugurate the Dr. Elias Chami Medical Center. 11:15 am Visit to Ras Maska Charitable Primary Healthcare Center – Koura, to review its conditions and needs. 12:30 pm Visit to Tannourine Governmental Hospital to assess its situation. 1:00 pm Inspection of Batroun Governmental Hospital. 2:00 pm Arrival at Ftouh Keserwan – Bouar Governmental Hospital to review its status. Saint George Festival Program in Qlayaa: 9:30 am Morning prayer and daily Mass for Saint George. 8:00 pm Traditional evening celebration ('Village Day') and village-style wedding event. Other Events: 10:00 am Volunteer Agricultural Day titled 'Volunteer for Agriculture in the South #Agriculture_Pulse_of_Life', organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with civil society organizations, in Qana, near the Cave of Qana, under the patronage of Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani. 10:00 am The 'Tajaddod Al-Watan' movement holds its third conference, 'Decentralization: It's Time, Local Development with Community Participation,' at the Seaside Pavilion, Beirut Waterfront. 10:00 am The University of Balamand inaugurates the Dr. Elias George Chami Medical Simulation Center at the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences – Koura Campus. 11:00 am Dialogue meeting organized by Terre Liban and the Save Our Seals Campaign with Dr. Nassim Ozan Qarayari, researcher at SAD-AFAG Turkey, titled 'Protecting the Mediterranean Monk Seal and Its Natural Habitats,' at the Tourism Center – Municipality of Byblos. 4:00 pm President of the Federation of Byblos Municipalities and Mayor of Qartaba, Fadi Martinos, announces the 'Qartaba Deserves Better' municipal list during a gathering at his residence in Qartaba, introducing the list members, followed by a celebratory toast. 4:00 pm The 'Constitution First' gathering officially launches its political work at Gabriel Hotel – Ashrafieh. 5:00 pm Book signing of 'Bint Al-Ossoul' by writer and journalist Georges Maalouli, organized by the Abdullah Shehadeh Forum for the Poet of Green Koura, at the conference hall of the Cultural Association – Tripoli. 5:00 pm Nabu Museum opens its new exhibition of posters (1908–2024), titled 'Peoples Against Wars, Bombs, and Governments,' at its premises in Al-Hari – Batroun, North Lebanon. 6:00 pm Seminar on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day titled 'The Role of Intellectual Property in Supporting Innovation and Stimulating Creativity and Its Impact on Economic Development,' organized by Confidence IP Office under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, in collaboration with the Municipality of Aley, at the Cultural Center – Municipality of Aley. ======R.H.
