The Environment Minister tweeted today that "the rise in the number of mosquitoes is the result of higher seasonal temperatures and a environment embracing bugs". While we all are aware of that fact, someone should also remind the Minister that we need to keep our cities clean and get rid of any standing water or uncovered trash to control flies and mosquitoes. Uncovered trash is all a mosquito needs to start a family, so imagine…

The above statement was shared by Embrace Fund and translates to the following: The Ministry of Public Health officially urges all Lebanese hospitals to refrain from their usual practice of reporting drug addicts to the police upon their arrival to the Emergency Department. This practice discourages many young individuals from seeking treatment and in many cases leads to tragic consequences. As stated in the memo below, the law mandates treating individuals suffering from drug addiction…