Publications
Overview of the drug situation in Lebanon and the publications related to drugs and drug addictions
The National Observatry on Drugs and Drug Addiction (NODDA) was launched by the Ministry of Public Health in 2016 in line with the implementation of a strategic objective of the “Inter-ministerial Substance Use Response Strategy for Lebanon 2016-2021”.The NODDA plays a key role in collecting, analyzing and generating evidence from national databases that can inform policy and service development.
Read more on: http://www.moph.gov.lb/en/Pages/3/4771/narcotics-#/en/view/10643/national-observatory-on-drugs-and-drug-addiction
IEC material on mental health prepared and published by the National Mental Health Programme
Information, Education and Communication material about different Mental Health topics. The aim of this material is to provide information and increase awareness on mental health topics (Signs and symptoms, causes and risks factors, treatments and ways to help oneself or to seek help).
Assessments published by the National Mental Health Program
Needs of women with substance use disorders in Lebanon - 2019
Assessment of mental health and psychosocial support services for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Articles published by the National Mental Health Programme
Using COVID-19 Responses to Help Strengthen the Mental Health System in Lebanon
Improving humanitarian crisis response policy and practice: mental health and psychosocial support coordination in Lebanon
Letters to the editor- Lancet Journal - on the Syrian crisis and mental health system reform in Lebanon
Developing an inter-ministerial substance use response strategy for Lebanon: process, content and lessons learned
Lebanon: mental health system reform and the Syrian crisis
Policy briefs published by the National Mental Health Programme
Service Mappings published by the National Mental Health Programme
Mapping of services for response to substance use disorders report- 2017
The “4Ws” in Lebanon: Who’s Doing What, Where and Until When in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
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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.
