In 2014, Mira Tueny launched The HealthQuarters, a Polyclinic based in Beirut,Sodeco composed of a Team of twelve Health professionals. Mira’s objective is to promote Physical & Mental Health as well as an easier access to a Healthy lifestyle. After studying Nutrition at USJ University in Beirut, Mira Tueny travelled to London where she achieved her Masters in Preventive Cardiology at…
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“Birth & Beyond” NGO Turns Karantina Hospital into 1st Class Paediatric Service
In Lebanon, every year, 70,000 babies are born of which 12% are premature (approx. 9,000). Adding the Syrian premature babies born in the country as well lifts the total up to 18,000 premature babies/year. The cost of treating a premature baby is between $20,000 and $30,000 in a Private Hospital. Unfortunately, Beirut has only 3 public…
Dr Kamel Mohanna: building a Fair world with Amel Association
Founded in Lebanon in 1979, in a country torn by civil war and foreign invasions, the secular NGO Amel Association runs today for the Prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. Covering the areas of Health, Education, Child Protection, Rural development, Gender and promotion of Human rights; Amel has now established more than 23 centers and 6 mobile…
Dr Zeina Moukarzel et l’Association LAMSA pour la Prévention de l’addiction
Depuis la guerre du Liban, la consommation de tabac et d’alcool, voir de cannabis, touche plus sérieusement les jeunes. C’est ainsi que la dynamique Zeina Moukarzel, ancienne anesthésiste-réanimatrice à l’Hôpital de Geitaoui, a fondé en 2013 l’Association LAMSA afin de lutter contre l’addiction à ces trois fléaux. Rencontre. Ayant fui la guerre civile libanaise à…
