Abou Faour Annuls Contracts of 6 Health Centers for Failing to Meet Primary Care Requirements

Health Minister Wael Abou Faour annulled on Wednesday the contracts of six health centers throughout Lebanon for failing to meet the requirements of the primary care program, reported the National News Agency.

The centers were ordered to improve their conditions and the contracts may be restored if they meet the needed requirements.

A committee was formed to follow up on the matter.

The facilities are: Beit Habbak Center in Jbeil, al-Kayan Health Center in al-Qulaiyaa in Marjeyoun, Imam Moussa al-Sadr Center in Houmin al-Tahta in al-Nabatiyeh, Bafleh charitable center in Tyre, al-Nabi Elias center in al-Khinshara in al-Metn, and the Popular Help Association in Bikfaya in al-Metn.

Abou Faour launched a food safety campaign in October shaming restaurants, supermarkets and suppliers accused of breaching health and safety standards.

His inspections have forced the closure of butchers, the seizure of expired goods and even the arrests of businessmen.

The campaign has widen to include hospitals and day cares and other establishments under his ministry's jurisdiction.

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H.K.