The Pfizer Vaccine Marathon, organized by the Ministry of Public Health, kicked off this morning for residents of Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and the Bekaa, where those aged over 60 will be able to receive a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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Lebanon beats Sri Lanka in World Cup qualifiers
The Lebanese national football team defeated Sri Lanka 3-2 (first half 3-1) in the match that took place between them this morning in South Korea, in the first stage of the Asian Group H qualifiers, qualifying for the World Cup Qatar 2022 and the Asian Cup in China 2023. Lebanon is set to compete, respectively,...
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Health Ministry commends ‘Corona Marathon’ turnout, encourages more citizens to head to vaccination centers
The Ministry of Public Health praised, in a statement today, the positive turnout of citizens and residents in Lebanon with regards to receiving the “AstraZeneca” vaccine as part of the marathon campaign taking place today, with the number of those who have received the vaccine thus far nearing 9,000. The Ministry stated that “the centers...
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Health Minister to receive AstraZeneca jab at vaccination marathon
Caretaker Minister of Public Health, Hamad Hassan, will receive Saturday AstraZeneca jab during the launch of the first vaccination marathon, at Baalbek Municipal Union Center. Hassan will next inspect a number of inoculation centers nationwide.
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Health Minister: Medicine shortage crisis to ease up, Saturday’s Marathon devoted to stimulating vaccination
Caretaker Public Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, stressed Tuesday that “there is no lifting of subsidy on medicine,” adding that “the problem of drug scarcity is not related to the Ministry of Public Health, but rather involves the Central Bank and medicine companies due to the financial crisis between them.” Speaking to “Al-Jadid TV” Channel earlier...
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Al-Ansar reaps remarkable victory over Al-Nijmeh during Football Championship after waiting for 14 years
Al-Ansar waited 14 years to win its 14th title in the General Lebanese Football Championship League, and consolidate its record, by beating its traditional rival Al-Nijmeh 2-1 (first half 1-1), in a joint match that took place this afternoon at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex in Jounieh at the end of the last fifth round...
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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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Lebanese Basketball Championship back on track as of Friday
Friday, March 26th, 2021 witnesses the return of the Lebanese Basketball Championship for first-class men’s clubs after a long absence for one full season due to the Covid-19 lockdown, October 17 protests, and the massive collapse of the Lebanese pound’s exchange rate against the US dollar — factors that have plunged the country in an...
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Lebanon wins 4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals in Skiing Championship
Lebanon continued to lead the general ranking of the three-day Small Nations Skiing Championship in the in-depth race for men, women, and juniors, reaping 4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals. Organized by the Lebanese Snow Ski Federation in the Cedars, the Championship is held under the auspices of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun,...
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China says ready to work with IOC to provide vaccines to Olympians
The Chinese government’s top diplomat State Councillor Wang Yi on Sunday said China is prepared to discuss with other countries procedures for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccinations, and that it is ready to work with the International Olympic Committee to help provide vaccines to Olympic athletes. China, which has developed several vaccines domestically, will host...