Medical Day in Nabatiyeh

With the financial support of the European Union and in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Directorate of Military-Civil Cooperation in the Lebanese Army (CIMIC), Caritas Lebanon organized a free medical day at Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah High School in Nabatieh.

 

The event was attended by:

 

  • Father Michel Abboud, President of Caritas Lebanon
  • Rana Raad, Coordinator of Primary Healthcare at the Ministry of Health for Nabatieh Governorate
  • Brigadier General Iyad Al-Alam, Director of Civil-Military Cooperation in the Lebanese Army
  • Elias Khattar, Head of the Caritas Saida-Nabatieh Region
  • Sandy Hakmeh, Head of the Health Department at Caritas
  • Pharmacist Lea Mchantaf
  • Maggie Makhlouf, Head of the Media Department
  • The regional events coordinator
  • A number of media representatives

 

The day included:

 

  • Specialized medical consultations in general health, endocrinology and diabetes, gynecology, cardiology, and pediatrics
  • Laboratory testing
  • Osteoporosis screening
  • Distribution of medications
  • Provision of women’s health supplies

 

More than 200 individuals of various ages benefited from these services and expressed gratitude to Caritas Lebanon and its partners for providing the needed medical support.

 

 

The participating delegation toured the facility, observed operations, and listened to doctors’ briefings on the cases they examined and how they plan to follow up.

 

Father Abboud stated:

“Caritas Lebanon is present in this city, which has been wounded by aggression and hardship. We are here to serve those who can’t reach our centers. The large local turnout is a sign of that need. Caritas doesn’t want any patient to suffer in silence; that’s why we are here.”

 

He highlighted the humanitarian partnership between the Lebanese Army, the Ministry of Public Health, and the European Union, noting that “these campaigns reassure the people of the South that they are not forgotten.” He also praised Caritas’ ongoing work in social, developmental, educational, and protection services throughout its southern branches.

 

Father Abboud extended his heartfelt thanks to all local and international supporters, especially the Lebanese diaspora who have continued to support their homeland; either directly to their families or through trusted organizations like Caritas Lebanon.

 

 

Rana Raad emphasized the Ministry of Public Health’s ongoing commitment to supporting the people of the South with essential healthcare services. She commended Caritas Lebanon’s role in standing with the community and facilitating this important medical event.

 

 

Elias Khattar spoke about Caritas’ role in southern Lebanon and the increasing needs faced by the local population, particularly following the recent Israeli aggression that caused widespread property damage.

 

 

Brigadier General Iyad Al-Alam underlined the shared humanitarian mission between the army and Caritas:

“Our goal is the same: the Lebanese Army stands by its people to meet their needs, just as Caritas does as a church-based organization dedicated to serving those in need.”

 

 

Medical campaigns continue throughout the South via Caritas Lebanon’s healthcare centers and mobile clinics.