Caritas Lebanon took part in the official launch of the SALAM Project in Bari, alongside leading academic and humanitarian institutions from across Europe and the Middle East.
The initiative aims to expand access to equitable, high-quality healthcare through sustainable, technology-driven solutions. By integrating telemedicine and telecardiology into community-based systems, the project promotes a long-term shift toward more accessible and resilient healthcare services.
The launch was announced during a press conference attended by representatives of partner universities, as well as professors, physicians, and experts from participating organizations.
Lead Partner
University Hospital Consortium Corporation Polyclinic of Bari (IT – https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/policlinico-di-bari-ospedale-giovanni-xxiii )
Project Partners
The SALAM Program connects Caritas’s field expertise with a Mediterranean network of academic and humanitarian partners, supporting a transition from short-term emergency response to sustainable, innovation-driven healthcare solutions.
Within this framework, Caritas Lebanon plays a key role by establishing a healthcare center in the Rmeil area of Beirut, alongside launching a mobile medical clinic equipped with advanced technologies; particularly for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases through telecardiology. By integrating telemedicine and remote cardiology, the initiative will help bridge the gap between underserved communities and specialized care.
In addition, the center will serve as a field research hub in collaboration with partner universities, ensuring that on-the-ground experience contributes to scientific knowledge and supports the development of evidence-based health policies across the Mediterranean region.
