Posted By
Najib
Oct 08, 2016 10:44
Lebanon's Health Minister announced on October 1 that the government will "cover the expenses of breast reconstruction operations after mastectomies for patients benefiting from the ministry’s services". This means that Lebanese women without private insurance will no longer have to pay for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy operations. October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer cases are unfortunately increasing in Lebanon, with over 8,000 people being diagnosed every year. Abu Faour’s announcement comes ahead…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 07, 2016 04:40
I spotted a couple of billboards in Beirut claiming that "It's About Time Lebanon Wins The Nobel Peace Prize" and asking people to vote for the Lebanese NGO AMEL that was nominated "for its contribution to humanitarian and social work in the country since the 15-year Civil War". About AMEL: AMEL is "a non-governmental organization, non-profit, non sectarian organization that supports the most underprivileged populations in Lebanon, through various programs involving health care, psychosocial support,…
Fun
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Critiques
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Critiques
7 years ago
I’m not sure really sure what they are trying to say with this poster. The quote says “Dedicated to all those who’ve lost the fight and to those who won’t quit the fight” and the ...
Critiques
7 years ago
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Baladi
7 years ago
George Boutros is an amateur yet passionate night sky photographer who has been dedicating a lot of time and effort for his hobby. A month ago, he was telling us about his new project which ...
Health
7 years ago
A video was shared yesterday showing three people visiting Bouar’s Governmental Hospital and not finding anyone inside the hospital. They were rushing their injured friend to ER but did not find anyone, so they went ...
Automotive
7 years ago
Just in case you need further proof that the new traffic law is one big joke and that police officers are only fining randomly those with no “wasta”, look at this long 30-minutes “Enquête exclusive” ...
Art
7 years ago
ASHEKMAN were off to Kuwait city this weekend to unveil their newest and largest calligraffiti mural ever as part of the city’s urban cultural week. The #Grandizer mural is ASHEKMAN’s first building mural as well ...