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WHO Lebanon

@WHOLebanon

Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization Lebanon Office.

 Beirut, Lebanon
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With support from Spain's @AECID_es, WHO Lebanon, in collaboration with the @mophleb, held a 3-day Training of Trainers workshop in Beirut (26–28 October) to strengthen national preparedness and response capacities for radiological and nuclear emergencies.
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Healthcare professionals and emergency responders enhanced their skills in radiation detection, casualty management, decontamination and emergency coordination. The training will help transfer expertise nationwide, strengthening Lebanon’s emergency response capacity. @WHOEMRO
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Under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Ambassador @SaharBaassiri, over 50 representatives from schools, scout and girl guide associations, and parents’ committees gathered at the Grand Serail to revitalize the “Healthy Trend” campaign, with WHO Lebanon’s support.
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In collaboration with @mophleb , the meeting focused on expanding the campaign’s reach and empowering adolescents to promote healthy behaviors through innovative initiatives and the “Healthy Trend” competition. Together, let’s make health a trend!
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Darine, Head of a PHC Centre established during the 2024 conflict, shares how the chronic medication program, supported by European Union funding and WHO in collab with the @mophleb, has become a lifeline for vulnerable communities, including displaced families. @EUinLebanon
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Patrick Durel@Patrick_DurelOct 22
Honoré d'avoir pu discuter avec @DrAhmedZouiten des enjeux du secteur de la santé qui reste prioritaire pour l'action de la France au Liban.
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Honored to meet H.E @Patrick_Durel Ambassador of @AmbaFranceLiban 🇫🇷 in #Lebanon 🇱🇧 We discussed Health needs and agreed concrete cooperation in support to the health sector in 🇱🇧 🙏🏼 to the people and the government of #France for effective support for #HealthForAll in Lebanon
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كان لي شرفا أن ألتقي معالي دولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء الدكتور نواف سلام @nawafsalam بمعية معالي وزير الصحة في الحكومة اللبنانية الدكتور راكان نصرالدين @RKNassereldine منظمة الصحة العالمية شريك أساسي للحكومة والشعب اللبنانيين، ومعا سوف نحقق التغطية الصحية الشاملة والصحة للجميع.
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@grandserailOct 22
استقبل رئيس #مجلس_الوزراء الدكتور #نواف_سلام في السراي الكبير ممثل منظمة الصحة العالمية الجديد في #لبنان، الدكتور أحمد زويتن، في حضور وزير الصحة العامة الدكتور ركان ناصر الدين. وجرى خلال اللقاء عرض واقع القطاع الصحي في لبنان، إضافةً إلى سبل تعزيز التعاون مع منظمة الصحة العالمية. #pcm @RKNassereldine
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Honored to meet H.E @Patrick_Durel Ambassador of @AmbaFranceLiban 🇫🇷 in #Lebanon 🇱🇧 We discussed Health needs and agreed concrete cooperation in support to the health sector in 🇱🇧 🙏🏼 to the people and the government of #France for effective support for #HealthForAll in Lebanon
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Honored to meet H.E. Tom Wilson @SafirAustralia, Ambassador of #Australia 🇦🇺 to #Lebanon 🇱🇧 We exchanged about Health needs & explored possible cooperation avenues in support of the health sector in Lebanon Looking forward to our collaboration in advancing #UHC and #Health4All
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On Oct 6, WHO and ECHO teams visited the Turkish Trauma & Emergency Hospital in Saida and Sibline Govt Hospital in Mount Lebanon to review the implementation of the ECHO-funded Life-Saving and Limb-Saving Hospitalization Programme. @eu_echo @ECHO_MiddleEast @EUinLebanon @mophleb
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Through ECHO’s support, the programme helps ensure timely access to life- and limb-saving hospital care for vulnerable patients, including those wounded during the conflict, while strengthening hospitals’ capacity to deliver essential emergency and trauma services.
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🚭 Safe care means protecting everyone from preventable harm. Many people in Lebanon use more than one tobacco product, including cigarettes and arguileh. At the same time, exposure to second-hand smoke remains high, whether at home and in public spaces.
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Protecting people from tobacco and second-hand smoke is an important part of preventing NCDs and promoting safe care throughout life. Safe care for life!
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الأشخاص اللي عاشوا تجارب مرتبطة بصحتن النفسية عندن معرفة نابعة من اللي عاشوه، ومن التحدّيات اللي واجهوها ومن تجاربن مع الرعاية والدعم. وجهات نظرهم المتنوّعة أساسية لتكون خدمات الصحة النفسية أسهل للوصول، وأكثر استجابة للاحتياجات، ومتمحورة حول الأشخاص. @NMHPLebanon @WHOEMRO
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Check out WHO Lebanon Health Brief September 2026 issue. #HealthForAll
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Check out WHO Lebanon Health Emergency Sitrep #32
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🚭𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #Tobacco remains one of the most urgent and preventable threats to health in Lebanon. According to the WHO STEPS 2024 survey, 52.1% of adults smoke, among the highest smoking prevalence rates globally.
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Smoking often starts young and can continue for decades, increasing the risk of serious #NCDs. Preventing tobacco use, supporting people to quit and reducing exposure to tobacco are essential steps towards safer, healthier lives. World Patient Safety Day 2026: Safe care for life!
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Honored to meet H.E @Greg_Galligan Ambassador of #Canada 🇨🇦 in #Lebanon 🇱🇧 We exchanged about the Health needs in Lebanon and explored possible cooperation avenues in support to the health sector in Lebanon. I look forward to our collaboration in advancing #UHC and #Health4All.
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