The first batch of Sputnik-V vaccine, which has been provided by the Cedar’s Mountain Foundation to vaccinate the residents of the Bsharri region, has arrived at Bsharri Governmental Hospital, where it was received by the hospital’s Director, Eddy Lazem. It is noteworthy that the vaccination campaign covered by the Foundation will start as of tomorrow,...
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As the first-ever World Immunisation & Logistics Summit concludes, the HOPE Consortium, leading experts pledge to close the global immunization gap
Abu Dhabi’s HOPE Consortium and world-leading experts marked the end of The World Immunisation & Logistics Summit today by pledging to close the global immunization gap. Through a series of key discussions with global healthcare professionals, philanthropists, decision-makers, and senior government officials, the consensus was formed that innovation, ingenuity, and inclusiveness are key to finding...
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Ministries of Information, Health launch awareness video on vaccination process
The Ministries of Information and Public Health, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Disaster Risk Management Unit, on Tuesday launched an awareness video which details the vaccination process against the Coronavirus. This step falls within the framework of the media campaign that the Ministry of Information had previously launched, in cooperation...
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Kuwait, Lebanon draw 1-1 in a friendly football match in Dubai
Kuwait and Lebanon ended their friendly football match in Dubai, Monday, with a 1-1 draw. Kuwait opened the scoring in the first half through Shabib Al-Khalidi, while Lebanon equalized in the same period through a goal by Mohammad Qadouh. Kuwait is playing several friendly matches in preparation for the Asian qualification for Qatar’s 2022 World...
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The second ship loaded with oxygen truckloads docks at Tripoli Port
The article reports on the arrival of a second ship carrying oxygen tank truckloads at Tripoli Port, boosting supplies for hospitals treating COVID-19 and other critical patients in Lebanon.
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Health, Education Ministers launch vaccination campaign to immunize educational sector against Covid-19
Caretaker the Minister of Education, Tarek Majzoub, and Caretaker Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, Monday launched a vaccination campaign to immunize secondary school teachers in public and private schools against the Coronavirus disease using the AstraZeneca vaccine. In a ceremony that was held at the Lebanese Canadian Hospital in Sin El Fil – Horsh Tabet in...
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Oil prices increase in Lebanon
A follow-up update on another rise in fuel prices in Lebanon, outlining the latest official price list and its impact on consumers and transport costs.
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Hariri Hospital: 53 critical cases, one death
Rafic Hariri University Hospital announced, in its daily report on the latest developments of the emerging “COVID-19” Coronavirus, that it has 53 critical cases currently receiving follow-up treatment and one death registered during the past 24 hours. The report outlined the following: – Number of examinations conducted in the hospital’s laboratories during the past 24...
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Health Ministry: 2,724 new Corona cases, 38 deaths
The Ministry of Public Health announced, on Sunday, the registration of 2,724 new Corona infections, thus raising the cumulative number of confirmed cases to-date to 461,062. It also indicated that 38 deaths were recorded during the past 24 hours.
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Health Minister’s Press Office corrects what was reported in his interview with LBC regarding the Russian, Chinese vaccines
Caretaker Public Health Minister, Hamad Hassan’s Press Office clarified in an issued statement this afternoon, that “the Ministry of Health has given permission for the emergency use of the Russian and Chinese vaccines after reviewing their scientific dossiers, with the aim of purchasing them under a direct contract with the manufacturing or producing company, funded...