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ILMA Conference July 2024: Strengthening Lebanon’s Healthcare Together – A Global Commitment

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Outcomes and Recommendations from
ILMA's Conference in Beirut

We are excited to share details of the extraordinary conference held by the Lebanese International Medical Association (ILMA) at the Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut on July 5-6, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance Lebanon’s healthcare system. Below are the key sessions, activities, and outcomes from the conference:

Key Sessions and Activities
Collaboration and Support for Lebanon

  • The conference focused on strengthening the Lebanese health system by leveraging the expertise of the Lebanese diaspora and advancing academic medical education.
  • Workshops on clinical skills and disaster medicine were conducted, alongside various working groups drafting a memorandum of understanding.
  • An agreement was signed between the pharmaceutical sectors of Lebanon and Australia, marking a significant step towards international collaboration.

Scholarships and Awards

  • ILMA-USA generously funded scholarships worth $275,000 for Lebanese medical students to study and conduct research in the United States.
  • A special award for medical excellence was presented, highlighting our commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent.

Conference Highlights

  • Supported by the Ministry of Health, the event saw the participation of the Lebanese Minister of Health, Dr. Firas Abiad.
  • For the first time, international health professionals collaborated with the Lebanese Ministries of Public Health, Industry, and Foreign Affairs, as well as local health colleagues.
  • ILMA’s founders outlined four critical focus areas:
    1. Strengthening the health system by establishing cost-effective clinics across Lebanon.
    2. Creating strong links with the Ministry of Health, Parliament, and relevant unions for a stable exchange of expertise and support.
    3. Enhancing medical education by forming teams to create productive programs, exchange research, and assist students.
    4. Preparing for emergencies with proactive protection programs and specialized teams to coordinate with Lebanese counterparts on disaster responsiveness.

Blood Donation Booth

  • In collaboration with the Red Cross, a blood donation booth was organized, demonstrating our commitment to immediate and practical health support.

ILMAUSA’s Response to Lebanon’s Crisis: How You Can Help

ILMAUSA is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Lebanon and is committed to supporting the country during these challenging times. To address urgent and future needs, the ILMAUSA National Board has formed a crisis unit focusing on three key areas: a Resource Team to manage medication and supply requests, a Human Resources Team offering virtual support through telehealth services, and an Educational Committee providing essential training for crisis response. ILMAUSA encourages donations to support relief efforts—donations can be made directly to the Lebanese Red Cross using This Link: https://bit.ly/LRC-ILMA-USA. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

ILMA USA met with the Lebanese Minister of Health, Dr. Firas Abiad, to discuss the urgent medical needs in Lebanon due to the ongoing crisis. ILMA USA is committed to supporting relief efforts by providing critical medical supplies and expanding healthcare capacity. We encourage you to support our emergency fund to help those in need by donating here.

Support the Future of Medical Research!

ILMAUSA Foundation will be hosting an event in Vegas in October 2025 to support a lifetime research position for a Lebanese medical graduate at Kansas University.

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