CAREMED brings Lebanese health stakeholders together to adapt community-based NCD care to local needs and strengthen prevention and early detection.
On 17 August 2026, the CAREMED – Community-Based Approach for Resilient Mediterranean Health project held its second Local Thematic Committee (LTC) meeting in Lebanon, bringing together national health stakeholders and professional orders to discuss the next steps for strengthening community-based care. CAREMED is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.
The meeting focused on CAREMED’s objective of contributing to a more resilient Lebanese health system by supporting a shift from hospital-centred services towards prevention, early detection and community-based management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
As part of the project, nine Primary Health Care centres, together with the Lebanese University Medical Center, will be involved in the implementation of the approach, supported by multidisciplinary training for healthcare professionals.
The partners also discussed the activities planned for September at the Lebanese University Medical Center, including an information session, awareness campaigns and a screening day. These activities will support the implementation of CAREMED’s community-based approach and strengthen engagement around NCD prevention and early detection.
A key part of the discussion focused on the need to adapt international care models to the Lebanese context. Stakeholders highlighted the importance of clearly defining the roles of different healthcare professionals, including social workers, midwives, nurses and laboratory staff, while ensuring alignment with national guidelines and existing health information systems.
To support this process, bilateral consultations and technical meetings will complement the monthly LTC meetings, allowing partners to further refine professional roles, training needs and approaches to community-based care.
The meeting confirmed the strong commitment of Lebanese stakeholders to multidisciplinary collaboration, coordination with national systems and the practical adaptation of CAREMED approaches to local needs.
By bringing different health professionals and institutions together, CAREMED is building the foundations for more coordinated, accessible and community-based care for people living with chronic diseases in Lebanon.
Last Update
26/09/2026
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