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MTV Lebanon
14-03-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Salam holds diplomatic, institutional meetings at Grand Serail
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with Italian Ambassador to Lebanon Fabrizio Marcelli, at the Grand Serail. Talks reportedly touched on bilateral relations and the government's key priorities. The ambassador reaffirmed Italy's support for Lebanon during this critical period. Salam also received the newly appointed Director General of State Security, Major General Edgar Lawandos, in the presence of Supreme Defense Council Secretary General Major General Mohammad Mustafa. The prime minister congratulated Lawandos on his appointment and officially pinned his new rank insignia. The PM then welcomed a delegation from the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon, led by Association President Joseph Assily. The delegation invited him to participate in charity events scheduled for May 1 in Kuwait and May 15 in Beirut at Seaside Arena. Salam later met with a delegation from the Druze Sheikh Akl's office, led by Sheikh Ghandi Makarem, who extended an invitation to the prime minister to attend an iftar hosted by Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Mona on March 21 at the community headquarters in Beirut.
LBCI
15-02-2025
- Health
- LBCI
Lebanon's First Lady tours pediatric cancer treatment centers: Every child with cancer has the right to receive care
Lebanon's First Lady Neemat Aoun emphasized that while the road to recovery from childhood cancer can be challenging, determination and perseverance can make the impossible possible. She underscored the importance of supporting medical centers, initiatives, and efforts that provide children with the necessary treatment and care, stressing that every child battling cancer is a symbol of resilience and hope, with dreams that deserve to be fulfilled. Her remarks came during a tour of three specialized pediatric cancer treatment centers in Lebanon, marking International Childhood Cancer Day, observed annually on February 15. During her visits, she met with medical teams, young patients, and their families, gaining firsthand insight into their health conditions and the difficulties these centers face in securing medication and advanced treatments. The First Lady began her tour at the Children's Cancer Center at Al-Zahraa Hospital, followed by a visit to the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), and concluded at the pediatric oncology department at Saint George Hospital University Medical Center. She was welcomed by the hospital's director, alongside medical staff and nurses, who expressed their appreciation for her visit and support.
