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Abdullah Aims to Establish National Drug Authority
The Lebanese Parliament's House of Representatives agreed to establish a national medicines authority aimed at improving drug regulation and ensuring their quality and affordability. The Public Health Committee, headed by Deputy Bilal Abdullah, discussed the issue of authorized, counterfeit, and smuggled medicines, emphasizing the need for strict measures to monitor the market, including cooperation with security agencies and relevant professional associations. The Minister of Health pointed out that the number of approved medicines would increase from 118 in 2024 to 185 within the same year, while maintaining stable prices despite rising costs, through updating treatment protocols and forming expert committees to oversee quality and registration. The Minister also confirmed that the ministry is working to combat the promotion of medicines outside of regulation through social media platforms and will continue its efforts to regulate the drug market and ensure the availability of safe and effective treatment for Lebanese citizens.
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