Makhzoumi Foundation Medical Team participated in the solidarity stand with Makassed Hospital and its medical and nursing staff against the attacks on all health and medical institutions and their workers, especially those that are steadfast in light of the economic and social conditions that the country is going through and its challenges to the health…
A free health campaign was held at Makhzoumi Foundation Center in Mazraa, in collaboration with Ministry of Public Health; Specialized doctors in all fields were present and university students from various medical fields also participated. The Minister of Health, Firas Al-Abyad, made a visit during the campaign to see the work going on. It is…
Strengthening Health Together! Our Ministry of Public Health team is on the move, ensuring our primary healthcare centers are top-notch in managing communicable diseases. Keeping our community safe, one visit at a time!
Our healthcare team rocked the Accreditation & Quality Control training with full gusto! Partnering with Ministry of Public Health & American University of Beirut, we aced a 3-day refresher on top-notch accreditation & quality standards in primary healthcare.
World Breastfeeding Week at Makhzoumi Foundation’s Primary Health Care Center! We believe that breastfeeding is essential for babies’ and working parents as well. Join education sessions, get guidebooks and receive breastfeeding scarves to support your journey. Let’s make breastfeeding and work, compatible!
Preparing to Join forces for child health! Makhzoumi Foundation partners with the Ministry of Public Health and Lebanese Red Cross to mobilize vaccines.Together, let’s combat preventable diseases!
Makhzoumi Foundation, proudly hosts an impactful research study by an American University of Beirut (AUB) professor. They delve into contraceptive methods’ utilization among Lebanese women. Join us in supporting this important endeavor!
Makhzoumi Foundation partnered with UNHCR to empower communities through sexual/reproductive health training. Our program extended to NGOs and our own relief unit, making a positive impact. Stay tuned for inspiring stories!
In preparation to the vaccination activities that will take place in the field sites, the minister of public health held a meeting to raise awareness among all health actors on the importance of children vaccination in the effort to boost immunity against Measles and other diseases. Makhzoumi Foundation took part in the meeting and will…
The health interns are always active throughout their community health experience. The nursing students along with the MF preceptor organized a walk-in health campaign, that raises awareness about cervical cancer. Women of reproductive age were offered a discount on the screening test, PAP smear.
As part of a National Primary Health Care costing exercise, a health economist and finance specialist from UNICEF visited our PHC, to observe the activities of the health care center and collect data.
Makhzoumi Foundation is an active actor in preventing Gender-Based-Violence and providing medical relief for survivors. The health care program team attended an updated training on Rape Clinical Management, organized by Lebanese Ministry of Public Health – وزارة الصحة العامة and UNFPA.
A seminar held by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Program on the assessment of the weaknesses of health care institutions in Lebanon concerning epidemics and climate change response, in the presence of Makhzoumi Foundation President, Mrs. May Makhzoumi; their excellences, Mr. Yassin, Dr. Abiad, and the President of the United Nations…
Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Health Care Center was delegated by Ministry of Public Health to host a TV interview between the Serbian TV and UNICEF Deputy Representative in Lebanon. The interview focused on malnutrition and vaccination activities taking place at the Lebanese health care institutions.
Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Health Care Center management welcomed a delegation from its valuable partner UNHCR, who visited the center to appraise the different health care programs, including the mental health project. The program staff also had the pleasure to meet with a representative from the international actor ANERA to discuss the possible opportunities of collaboration…
Due to the economic crisis that’s weighing on the shoulders of the population in Lebanon, citizens and displaced, malnutrition cases are on the rise. A regional delegation from World Health Organization conducted an informative visit to Makhzoumi Foundation’s Primary Health Care Center, in the presence of Ministry of Public Health and IOCC representatives. The focus…
While everyone is consumed with the ongoing crisis, talking about economic situation, bread crisis, energy crisis, fuel crisis, and it goes on… most of the people struggle to provide for to their family, at the expense of their health. Specially that healthcare became more like a luxury due to its high cost. But, here at…
A quarter of a century has passed since the launch of Makhzoumi Foundation. 25 years, during which the Foundation has never stopped practicing its mission, no matter how compelling the circumstances. Neither wars, nor divisions, nor fires, nor explosions, nor any crisis have hindered our tasks. In every crisis, as during every day of every…
Makhzoumi Foundation continued its free health campaigns during the month of April at the Foundation’s Primary Health Care Center in Barbour, and through its mobile clinic on the land of Dar Al Fatwa in Verdun, Beirut. Hundreds of citizens benefited from the free health campaigns and laboratory tests provided by the Foundation to its various…
For the fifth month in a row, the mobile health campaigns organized by Makhzoumi Foundation, through its mobile clinic, continue. Where free medical and health services are provided to the beneficiaries, including consultations with doctors of public health, cardiology, genecology, children, and ENT ear, nose and throat, in addition to free blood and laboratory tests,…
Because children and human rights are at the core of our work, we spare no effort to work to fulfil them. While the community nutritionists at Makhzoumi Foundation primary healthcare center performed the routine malnutrition screening and management for children and pregnant-lactating mothers, the children enjoyed their time playing with the UNICEF donated LEGO. They…
Several health campaigns were launched during December, continued during February, and will continue with them, to provide the best health care services to you wherever you are…because your health is our concern! During January and February, Makhzoumi Foundation health care program organized health campaigns that employ the medical mobile unit MMU and target people from…
In implementation of the approach that has been followed since its establishment, Makhzoumi Foundation continued its work to empower the community through the Pfizer Vaccine campaign, to fight the Corona virus and empower the community health. The Foundation, with a gift from its honorary president, H.E Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, and its president Mrs. May Makhzoumi,…
October… or “Pinktocber”, is globally known as the breast cancer awareness month, to raise awareness on the importance of the yearly checkup for breast cancer early detection, and to support the women with cancer, all over the world. And like every year, under the title “Check Yourself”, Makhzoumi Foundation launched its campaign to raise awareness,…
‘The Chief itof Health and Nutrition from UNICEF visited Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center on October 8th, accompanied by the Health Program Manager from European Union Delegation Lebanon. The guests were introduced to the different health programs, and they highlighted the importance of Makhzoumi Foundation’s approach towards achieving holistic community health.
In implementation of its well-known slogan, “Your health is our concern” the Primary Health Care Center at Makhzoumi Foundation announced the launching of a package of almost free health services, in cooperation with Relief International and the Primary Health Care Network in Lebanon. The health package includes medical examinations, some basic and necessary laboratory tests,…
Makhzoumi Foundation launched the Pfizer vaccination campaign in Beirut, at Al Makassed Hospital, as an extension of its continuous work for more than 24 years, and as a continuation of its social and health campaigns, under the generous patronage of the founder and honorary president of the foundation, his excellency Deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, in cooperation…
The founder and honorary president of Makhzoumi Foundation, deputy Fouad Makhzoumi, signed an agreement with the minister of Public Health Dr. Hamad Hassan, to import the Pfizer vaccine through the ministry. After his visit to Minister Hassan in his office at the ministry, Makhzoumi praised the “colossal efforts of the Ministry of Health” noting that…
“Healthy Fasting”, under this heading, Makhzoumi Foundation launched an awareness campaign that extended throughout the blessed month of Ramadan, addressing nutritional and health habits during the holy month. During this video series, which was shown on the foundation’s social media platforms, nutritionists, social workers and lactation specialists at Makhzoumi Foundation were featured, and they provided…
Measles is a dangerous and rapidly spreading disease that threatens the health of our children, especially because it is easily transmitted through the air, for example through sneezing, coughing or touching, but it is possible to eliminate it through vaccination. Under the title “One Injection Makes Difference”, the Ministry of Public Health, in partnership with…
After the explosion of the Beirut port, a prominent scene imprinted in the minds of the Lebanese … solidarity and cooperation to help each other, under the heading of a broad line: We’re “All for Beirut”. Hundreds of young women and men from different regions gathered to wipe off the dust of destruction from their…
In addition to hundreds of victims, thousands of wounded, displaced families, and demolished homes, the Beirut Port explosion left a great shock for all Lebanese. A painful reality, harsh scenes, and moments that are difficult to recall without a feeling of terror and fear. Intervention was necessary to help our people overcome this trauma, as…
Shocking and painful moments … victims, wounded, and devastation … In a few moments, hundreds of victims and thousands of people were injured, and Beirut was dressed in black, after the port explosion. While a number of hospitals and medical centers were damaged, including Makhzoumi Foundation Medical Center, and with thousands of injuries, with hospitals…
After the outbreak of the Corona virus, and with the increasing cases’ numbers in Lebanon, it became necessary to take all preventive and proactive measures to combat its spread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Makhzoumi Foundation’s Safety and Emergency Committee has launched successive campaigns. In this regard, Makhzoumi Foundation supported the United Nations High…
In light of the ongoing pandemic of Corona-virus, and with the beginning of the implementation of the stages of reducing the emergency state, it remains necessary to take utmost care and caution. And because we’re in critical stage, the crisis cell at Makhzoumi Foundation continued its various campaigns, launched since the beginning of the virus outbreak.…
Written by Sara Amhaz – Mental Health and Clinical Psychologist at Makhzoumi Foundation: In times of crisis, most of us feel highly overwhelmed. For people without mental disabilities, this overwhelming feeling translates into high levels of stress, high irritability, worrisome thoughts, etc. Individuals start to worry about their business, income, jobs, health. Families start to…
Nutrition is important at every age. Your children need proper nutrients to grow up healthy and strong. It also can help establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that your child can apply throughout life. Young children need to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits early on. Parents and caregivers should…
Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellbeing – it is all about how we think, feel, and behave. It affects how we think, feel, and act, that’s why it is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood! Due to the importance of this subject, and the lack…
Lebanon has witnessed several different events in the recent period, which began with the wave of fires that hit a number of Lebanese areas, and did not end with the break of protest movements and demonstrations to condemn the situation that the country has reached. In line with our duty as institutions and individuals to…
Makhzoumi Foundation participated in a workshop organized by the Arab Institute for Human Rights, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on sexual and reproductive rights at the Gefinor Rotana Hotel, attended by a number of NGOs and representatives of the British Embassy in Lebanon. The workshop included discussions on equality of rights…
Lebanese pharmacy students have established several years ago an association that gathers people from all Lebanese universities, specializing in pharmacy studies. Their mission is to unite all pharmacy students around Lebanon, allow them to learn from one another, and share experiences together through organizing and taking part of many healthcare events. They have named it…
On the occasion of the nurses’ day 2019, the order of nurses in Lebanon organized a beautiful gathering at the order’s premises in Beirut to reunite all nurses in Lebanon. The president of the order, Dr. Mirna Abi Abdulla Dumet in her speech, said that the nursing profession is the heart of the health sector.…
Because a bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs, every year, Makhzoumi Foundation runs a campaign for the detection of osteoporosis in women in the community. This test helps women to estimate their chances of breaking a bone. IYAMED, a well-recognized pharmaceutical company in Lebanon has…
Most vitamin D deficient cases are unaware of vitamin D sources and its benefits. Hence, Makhzoumi Foundation implements continuous campaigns for awareness regarding vitamin D and its sources. Awareness campaigns stress on the fact that Vitamin D is very important for strong bones, particularly in women and during the stages of rapid bone growth such…
The third national campaign for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases is launched this February in a national event under the patronage of His Excellency, the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Jamil Jabbak, in cooperation with the National Committee for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Yaduna Center for Women’s Heart Health. Under the slogan…
The primary healthcare accreditation is on its way for the second time since June 2016 at Makhzoumi Foundation primary healthcare center in Mazraa. New training methods are in place or the involved teams by the Ministry of Public Health and Canada Accreditation. There were discussions of new topics related to the updated standards that were piloted at Makhzoumi Foundation.…
Makhzoumi Foundation Clinical Pharmacist attended for 3 consecutive days the 7th Annual Breast Cancer Conference in Jeffinor Rotana in Beirut. The Breast Center of Excellence of the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) organized Beirut BBCC7 bringing together the Lebanese Order of Physicians, Lebanese Order of Nurses,…
Under the patronage and presence of the Director of the National Program for the Prevention of Addiction in the Ministry of Social Affairs, and with the participation of the Makhzoumi Foundation, as well as a large number of NGOs and institutions concerned with health care, Al Shifa Specialist Hospital for Treatment of Addiction and Mental…
As part of community mobilization activities on Accelerated Immunization Activities (AIA) & Routine Immunization, Makhzoumi Foundation in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Public Health conducted a clown show related to vaccination topic in Daouk area in Beirut, where the resistance was very high during outreach visits and where there was high number of…
For smokers, quitting smoking is the most important step they can take, and must take, to protect their health! The Lebanese American University (LAU) Pharm-D students organized a focus group for women who have been smoking for a time, under the guidance of Makhzoumi Foundation’s mentors. They called them and convinced them to attend a…
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