Prime Minister Dr. Hassan Diab on Friday visited the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, where he thanked the Hospital’s medical, nursing, and administrative staff for the relentless efforts and sacrifices they are offering to treat patients. In his delivered word, Premier Diab said: “I wanted to visit the Rafik Hariri University Hospital to ... Read More »
Abdel Samad meets Representatives of WHO, UNICEF
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, met Friday at her office in the Ministry with a delegation including World Health Organization’s Representative to Lebanon, Dr. Iman Shankiti, and UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Yukie Mokuo, accompanied by UNICEF Communication Officer. Means of cooperation in media campaigns in the fight ... Read More »
Senate passes historic $2 trillion stimulus package to curb effects of coronavirus
The Senate approved its largest emergency aid package in modern history that will offer $2 trillion to help Americans, hospitals and businesses weather the effects of the coronavirus. The vote late Wednesday night was 96-0. The bill will now go to the House for approval before it’s sent to President ... Read More »
Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’re emphasizing fever plus a notable lower respiratory tract ... Read More »
Abdel Samad on Mother’s Day: Stay home for their sake
“On Mother’s Day, I greet all the mothers of Lebanon. They are life, the first nurses, the source of strength and doctors for the life of any child,” Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd said on her Twitter account. She added: “Because health is not a joke, stay at home for ... Read More »
Ministry of Health confirms new Coronavirus case in Lebanon
The Ministry of Public Health announced, in a statement on Saturday, that “twenty-four new laboratory-confirmed cases infected with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been registered, including the cases diagnosed at the Rafic Hariri Governmental Hospital, and those reported from other university hospitals accredited by the Ministry.” The Health Ministry also ... Read More »
Information Minister meets Tele Liban Employees Syndicate
Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Friday met in her office at the Ministry with a delegation from Television of Lebanon (TL) Employees’ Syndicate, with whom she discussed the Syndicate’s concerns and demands. The current situation endured by the Station and employees also featured high on their ... Read More »
Information Minister, UK Ambassador broach local developments
Information Minister, Manal Abdel Samad, on Friday welcomed at her ministerial office British Ambassador to Lebanon, Chris Rampling, with whom she discussed the country’s general situation, as well as some media-related issues. “It’s a pleasure to have met Her Excellency, the Minister; it is the first time I get the ... Read More »
Aoun at the Arab Development Summit conclusion: Lebanon will follow up on the Summit decisions, ensure their implementation
In his delivered speech at the closing of the Arab Development Summit in Beirut, President of the Republic Michel Aoun affirmed that Lebanon will follow up on its adopted decisions and ensure their proper implementation, in cooperation with the Arab League General Secretariat, in order to secure better social and ... Read More »