The Minister of Health thanked the activities of the region, saying that “there are bad sewer networks and there is pollution, and the problem is not just cholera, so there is a need to address the problem of these networks, and the people they should be aware that throwing litter into rivers in this way will lead to more disasters. “
He added: “In reality, there are cholera hotspots, the most affected area is Akkar and the challenge is to stop the spread to eliminate cholera. I promise you, as a minister, that I will continue to seek the solution and opportunity before us. . “
He explained: “There are several measures, some rapid and some remote. Rapid is the prevention and sterilization of the water in its sources such as reservoirs, springs and wells, and there is a fully equipped laboratory in Halba Hospital across the World Health Organization, which is free to examine, and we collaborate with the Ministry of Education also in this to protect our children “.
He continued: “The numbers in Halba Hospital are stabilizing and decreasing, and this is a good thing and gives hope. We need 600,000 vaccines in a month and there are teams that will look into all areas.”
The Minister of Health and the accompanying delegation visited the departments of the center, where he attended the presentation of a documentary short film about the center and Dr. Maryam Hussein Khashfeh presented the plans adopted by the center in each epidemic.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Khashfeh presented a shield of appreciation to the white minister as a sign of loyalty to the effort he is making to promote the health of the Lebanese citizen. Then the white minister planted a tree in the downtown courtyard.
