Al-Minieh Hospital Shut for Two Months to Improve Standards

Health Minister Wael Abou Faour announced on Friday the temporary closure of al-Minieh hospital to allow it to meet health standards.

The hospital, located in northern Lebanon, will be given two months to improve its conditions.

An inspection of the facility will be conducted after two months to ensure that the requirements are met.

Abou Faour also ordered the termination of the hospital's contract.

Last week, the minister had terminated the hospitalization contract of Hotel Dieu de France hospital for failing to admit a disabled woman.

Abou Faour had launched in October a food and health safety campaign throughout Lebanon aimed at clamping down on health violations.

Several restaurants, slaughterhouses, and other establishments have since been shut down.

Some of them have since improved their conditions and have reopened.

M.T.