Health
Health
“Providing medical aid and support
to the most vulnerable Communities in Beirut”
In collaboration with MedGlobal Project Duration: April 2021 Till July 2021
Loubnaniyoun in collaboration with MedGlobal provided a medical program to 335 Elderly living in Beirut and precisely in the areas affected by Beirut Blast: Achrafieh, Gemmayze,Mar Mikhayel,Medawar and Karantina.
Background in which the project took place:
Lebanon is facing severe financial collapse, driven by decades of government mismanagement and corruption. The latest Red Cross report highlights the critical situation:
Lebanon’s unemployment rate has surpassed 7% and continues to rise, while Beirut now has the highest cost of living among Arab cities (BLOM Bank, March 2021; Byblos Bank, 2021). With 7.3% of the population over 65, the elderly are among the hardest hit, struggling with limited social security and rising medication costs.
Project Brief: Elderly Home Visit
With the support of MedGlobal, Loubnaniyoun provided comprehensive healthcare to 335 elderly individuals affected by the Beirut Blast (August 4, 2020), the COVID-19 crisis, and ongoing economic hardships.
Program Stages:
Loubnaniyoun partnered with Dr. Elie Stephan, head of the Geriatrics section at St. George's Hospital and University of Balamand, as well as CEDIM Laboratory and local pharmacies to ensure access to necessary tests and medications.
Through these coordinated efforts, Loubnaniyoun and Dr. Stephan's team conducted home visits, diagnosed patients, ordered required tests, and managed follow-ups. Loubnaniyoun tracked each patient’s progress, updating a detailed tracking sheet to ensure personalized care for all 335 cases.
Completed within 4 months, the project had a significant impact, reaching elderly individuals with limited financial support and providing critical medical interventions. Lives were saved thanks to timely diagnostics and treatments.
