Strategies
Health Reform in Lebanon
Author: Dr. Walid Ammar, MD, PhD
Source: MOPH
Source: MOPH
Key Achievements at a Glance
Walid AMMAR MD, Ph.D
Director General of Health
1. The Creation of a Unified Beneficiaries Database, Its Maintenance & Updating
In 2003, a unified Beneficiaries Database was created, including beneficiaries of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Civil Servants Cooperative (CSC), Army, Internal Security Forces (ISF), General Security Forces (GSF) and State Security Forces (SSF). The unification of beneficiaries information implied that double-coverage or double-billing from more than one fund, was no longer possible for beneficiaries, and thus considerably improved the efficiency of the system. It also aimed at simplifying administrative procedures and reducing waiting time for getting the prior authorization of the MOPH for hospital admission. (Read More...)
Download the new version of the Ministry of Public Health application and discover new features providing reliable health information
and advanced digital services.
The new version allows you to scan medicine barcodes to verify whether the medication is officially registered with the Ministry of Public Health and distributed through approved official channels, contributing to enhanced patient safety and reducing counterfeit and illegal medicines. In addition to other healthcare services, including:
- Tracking medication records on MediTrack
- Locating the nearest healthcare facility
- Accessing information and statistics on nurseries
- Following the latest health news and updates
The Ministry encourages citizens to rely exclusively on the official application as a trusted source for accurate and reliable health information.
