Mikati and Health Minister Al Abiad address COVID 19 surge, healthcare solutions

Mikati and Health Minister Al Abiad address COVID 19 surge, healthcare solutions

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2023-08-23 | 05:08

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Mikati and Health Minister Al-Abiad address COVID-19 surge, healthcare solutions

The Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, discussed on Wednesday with the Caretaker Minister of Health Firas Al-Abiad, the epidemiological situation in Lebanon, especially the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al-Abiad stated, "There is an increase in Coronavirus infections, which is typical during summer."

"The Health Ministry is monitoring infections in hospitals and outside hospitals. Currently, the figures show an increase in cases, but the situation in hospitals is under control. Very few cases require intensive care, so we emphasize prevention," the minister mentioned.

"We advise patients with underlying conditions and those at higher risk to take the vaccine to protect themselves. We also advise individuals with symptoms to avoid contact and those with immune problems to use personal protective measures such as masks and others. The Ministry of Health will inform the citizens of any updates on this matter," Al-Abiad stressed. 

He added, "The second matter we discussed concerns cancer drugs and chronic diseases. I already met the Chairman of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Deputy Bilal Abdullah, and committee members with Mikati, and it was affirmed that this matter is a red line."

Furthermore, he mentioned, "The issue of support continues, and funding is available. This