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…
As we always seek to improve our services, and to keep up with the latest healthcare technologies, Makhzoumi Foundation attended the Arab Health Forum that took place in Dubai, UAE. Arab Health Forum in Dubai is the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region. The 2019 edition of the event has…
August is not the only month for breastfeeding awareness. At Makhzoumi Foundation, every month is dedicated for this important public health issue. Breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a key measure to ensure the health of mothers and children. The latest guidelines recommend all infants should be exclusively breastfed for the…
According to the World Health Organization, infant and young child nutrition is the basis of care that contributes to children’s growth. Around 30 percent of children under the age of five years worldwide suffer from stunting as a result of their low level of nutrition and frequent exposure to various diseases. Forty-five percent of children…
Sexual and reproductive health of women is linked to multiple human rights, including the right to life, the right not to be subjected to torture, the right to health and privacy, to education and to the prohibition of discrimination. This means that the State and the groups responsible for it have obligations to respect, protect…
The first meeting of its kind took place between local organizations working on the delivery of primary and secondary healthcare in Lebanon naming Makhzoumi Foundation, Ajialouna, Zakat Fund, Ebad El Rahman, Irada, Shifaa, Irchad and AL Kayan. The meeting aimed at a fruitful introductory discussion about the areas of cooperation in primary and hospital health…
All health-care workers require clear and comprehensive training and education on the importance of hand hygiene, the approach and the correct procedures for hand-rubbing and handwashing. Because health care-associated infections (HCAI) place a serious disease burden and has a significant economic impact on patients and health-care systems, the simple task of cleaning hands at the…
When breastfeeding women visit the primary healthcare center for a medical service and when healthcare working moms return to work, they may have been exclusively breastfeeding for the past 70 days of maternity leave. However, the time period for breastfeeding is set to be at least 6 months and most of those mothers have a…
The academic internship nowadays shapes the career path of university students. This is why Makhzoumi Foundation has set partnerships with educational institutions across Lebanon to receive their students’ rotations within its programs. The strong belief that real-world experience through joining an organization as an intern gives youth the opportunity to work for hands-on in a…
A new mental health training was done by International Medical Corps (IMC) in Lebanon for healthcare workers who are considered to be frontliners. This means that the persons who are the first to get in contact with patients in the primary healthcare center are called upon for a training in the basics of the detection…
Today, more than 95% of all chronic diseases is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise; so Makhzoumi Foundation implemented two health awareness sessions between the parents and their children to prepare healthy food and provide basic information about a healthy system useful for the lives of children.…
By offering multiple health care interventions, the Measles Initiative implemented in March 2018 by the Ministry of Public Health, Makhzoumi Foundation and MSF increases community participation, is cost effective and addresses a variety of health problems. The campaign was a response to an outbreak of measles in Chatila Camp in Beirut. Thousands of children were…
World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. World Kidney Day comes back every year. All across the globe many hundred events take place from public screenings in Argentina to Zumba marathons in Malaysia. At Makhzoumi Foundation, we do it also to create awareness. Awareness…
Al-Hayat International School is a progressive pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 learning community that offers a concept-based curriculum, which focuses on developing students’ understanding and knowledge through nurturing their analytical, critical and creative thinking. The school aims to serve students from various cultural and social backgrounds and embraces diversity in gender, race and national origin. During…
The health and nutrition team of Makhzoumi Foundation and UNICEF has been working hard along the year to spread awareness in the community about the benefits of healthy habits and good nutrition. An event that hosted more than 100 children from vulnerable families set the point on several issues that are needed to induce behavioral…
Knowledge is indeed a power. When we start to face our fears through knowledge, our worries and anticipations will certainly disappear. This is also applied to when women are diagnosed with cancer but do not really know because of late diagnosis. This is why awareness plays a significant role to reduce the stigma of breast…
Whether you are hesitant to undergo screening, or anxious to know that you’re diagnosed with cancer, early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. This can only be achieved through awareness campaigns and screenings that play major roles for early detection. On this occasion, Makhzoumi Foundation had an awareness session at…
Organized by the Beirut Marathon Association, the annual event kicked off in the Lebanese capital at the Beirut Waterfront with the participation of more than 48,000 athletes from Lebanon and around the world under the slogan of “15 Years And We Shall Run.” In the presence of President Michel Aoun, represented by his wife, First Lady…
Back to 2016, Makhzoumi Foundation signed a collaborative agreement with the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at the Lebanese American University (LAU), whereby nutrition candidates from LAU will spend one month of internship at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center practicing community nutrition in all its dimensions. The internship program raised awareness on good nutrition and healthy eating…
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to lack of specific symptoms, it is important that people limit their risk factors and undergo appropriate early screening test annually. Colorectal cancer, which affects one part of the large intestine due to abnormal growth of cells that have…
Makhzoumi Foundation through its academic partnership with the Lebanese American University continues empowering the community’s health. Through Vaccination campaigns and awareness sessions about drug-drug and drug-food interactions, pharmacists and nutrition interns are leading the way in community awareness, joined together to increase the efficacy of their roles. The interns accompanied Makhzoumi Foundation healthcare workers on…
And the best part of it is that we got accredited with EXCELLENCE! Accreditation is an approach used in primary health care to improve beneficiary outcomes and health system performance. It helps the entire organization work together to create a focus on safety and quality. The process is ongoing. Makhzoumi Foundation primary healthcare center…
On 1 August 1990, a group of policymakers at a WHO/UNICEF meeting in Florence, Italy, produced and adopted a declaration to promote breastfeeding across the world. The declaration, hence known as the Innocenti Declaration was the first such attempt at a global level to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. UNICEF, MOPH and Makhzoumi Foundation, on…
When vulnerable families are on a budget, it can feel nearly impossible to stock up on healthy foods. At Makhzoumi foundation, The University of Balamand Nutrition Interns did the work for them. They prepared a list of healthy food and calculated the cost so that it fits the budget of large families with limited income.…
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