Humanitarian news and analysis
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Wednesday 05 March 2008
BEIRUT, Much like its political landscape, Lebanon’s healthcare system is grounded in sectarianism. It has also become increasingly privatised since the end of the civil war (1975-1990), pricing many citizens out of basic treatment.
According to a December 2007 report by the Lebanon government in conjunction with the World Health Organization, of the over 1,500 beds in some 15 state hospitals, just 300 are functioning. By comparison, Lebanon has 175 private hospitals with around 14,500 functioning beds. They are generally considered to have more modern facilities and provide a higher standard of healthcare.
Abed Akkawi and Salah Eddine Azawi talk about their experiences of Lebanon’s healthcare system.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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