Lebanon Implements New Measures Against Smuggling

The article discusses the new measures implemented by the Lebanese Ministry of Health to control the market of smuggled and counterfeit medicines, aiming to ensure that Lebanese citizens have access to safe and effective drugs. Minister Rakan Nasser al-Din and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Health Committee, MP Balaa Abdullah, held a press conference to discuss the development of drug registration standards, expanding pharmaceutical coverage, and preparations for launching the National Drug Agency. The officials pointed out that the ministry currently covers more than 185 medications, an increase compared to 2024, with a focus on combating counterfeit and smuggled drugs through improved oversight, adoption of World Health Organization standards, updating treatment protocols, and implementing electronic tracking systems. Nasser al-Din also emphasized that the ministry is working on establishing the National Drug Agency to strengthen regulation and balance quality with cost. The agency is committed to preventing the entry of non-compliant medicines and enhancing the quality of drugs provided to Lebanese citizens.

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