Lebanon Restores Organ Transplants with Government Support
The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced the reactivation of full coverage for organ transplant surgeries at 100%, after years of suspension due to the economic and financial crisis that has affected the country since 2019. Beirut witnessed its first heart transplant operation after a five-year hiatus, in addition to kidney transplants for two patients from the same donor, reflecting a return to coordination with the National Organ Donation Authority. The program faces challenges related to a shortage of medical personnel; the transplants were performed with high standards, and costs reach up to half a million dollars, which was difficult for patients without government coverage. The medical team emphasized the importance of community awareness to foster a culture of organ donation, noting that around 750 patients are currently on the waiting list. The program aims to enhance hospital capabilities, provide necessary post-operative medications, and focus on educating society and enacting clear laws to increase trust and advance the healthcare initiative. Many patients remain on the waiting list, racing against time, with hope that Lebanon will regain its position as a regional treatment destination.
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