7 March 2023 – Under the patronage of Prime Minister HE Mr Najib Mikati, the Ministry of Public Health and WHO the National Health Strategy was launched at the Grand Serail in Beirut.
The launch of the Lebanon National Health Strategy: Vision 2030 marks an important milestone toward reforming the health sector in the country. The strategy at the core promotes partnership in support of health and proposes the framework under which all government institutions, the private sector, and partners work to improve the overall health of the people in the country.
The MOPH and WHO and partners took the initiative to construct a national health strategy in response to the country's immediate health needs, as well as longer-term objectives to rebuild a sustainable and resilient health system, especially after the disruption caused by the current crises and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This strategy comes at a critical time when we are all thinking of ways to rebuild and strengthen the national health system after the disruption caused by the current crisis and the COVID pandemic“, stated Dr Abdinasir Abubakar, WHO representative in Lebanon.
This initiative was made possible through financial support from the European Union and the UHC Partnership Program.
Dr. Abubakar touched on the hard work put into making this strategy how everyone has been working hard to strengthen this national health system, especially during this crisis, and would like to acknowledge and thank all persons involved the in formulation of this strategy
The content of the strategy document is the sole responsibility of the MOPH and does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU and WHO.
“WHO remains committed to achieving universal health coverage and health for all by all in line with the Region’s vision for 2023”, concluded Dr Abdinasir.
