Posted By
Najib
Aug 10, 2019 05:40
When the new government was formed, I asked around about the new Health Minister and everyone told me he's an excellent doctor and a great fit for the job. I don't know if he's that good as a physician, but his performance as a minister so far is nothing to be proud of. No serious actions have been taken to cut down smoking and implement the No-Smoking law, he's attacking supplement stores claiming protein drinks…
Posted By
Najib
Jul 15, 2019 05:22
According to a 2011 study, 93% of Beirut's population and a big majority of areas outside Beirut are exposed to high levels of air pollution largely caused by diesel generators. Add to that the increasing air pollution from garbage mountains, and the soon-to-come incinerators, and you have skyrocketing rates of cancer patients. In a 2018 statement by the Ministry of Health, it was reported that the rate of cancer patients in Lebanon has increased by…
Health
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Critiques
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Baladi
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Baladi
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Health
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I know we always tend to brag about Lebanese shining abroad, but some are really worth the attention. This is the case of a Lebanese doctor, Pr. Jean-Marc Ayoubi, who performed on March 31st, the ...
Health
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Health
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Health
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