Alzahraa Medical Center (AMC), located between Mankoubin and Jabal Mohsen in Tripoli, Lebanon, is a Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) operating under the Alawite Islamic Charity Association (AICA). Since its inception as a dispensary in 2008, AMC has grown significantly, becoming a key healthcare provider in one of Lebanon’s most underserved areas. Key Historical
Developments: 2008: AMC was established as a dispensary, responding to the critical healthcare needs of the local community. 2011-2016: Partnerships with MoPH, MoSA, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) helped the center transition into a full PHCC in 2016, enhancing its capacity to offer general healthcare services. 2019-2022:
Collaborations with Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) and YMCA allowed AMC to provide chronic medication and a range of health services, including maternal care and vaccinations. Recent Updates (2022 Onwards): In the wake of Lebanon’s ongoing crises, AMC has become a hub for national and international health initiatives, ensuring continued service to vulnerable populations.
Key Projects: 3a Salameh Project (2022 - present): In collaboration with UNICEF and MoPH, this project focuses on ensuring the continuity of essential health services such as vaccinations, through infrastructural upgrades, including solarization of healthcare centers to combat power outages( UNICEF ). REAYA Program (2023 - present): Sponsored by the World Bank and MoPH, this program focuses on expanding healthcare access to vulnerable Lebanese and displaced Syrians. It aims to improve AMC’s capacity through infrastructural upgrades, training of staff, and enhanced service delivery( Ministry of Public Health )( Ministry of Public Health ).
New Partnership with MSF (April 2024 - present): In April 2024, AMC renewed its partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to specifically support patients with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This collaboration focuses on addressing the rising incidence of chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, which are highly prevalent due to the ongoing socio-economic challenges in Lebanon. Through this partnership: MSF provides comprehensive medical care for NCD patients, including regular check-ups, treatment plans, and access to chronic medications. The program also aims to improve patient education on managing chronic conditions, ensuring that beneficiaries have the necessary knowledge and resources to maintain their health. The MSF team works closely with AMC’s medical staff, offering capacity-building training to enhance NCD management.
Services and Impact: AMC continues to serve an average of 7,000 patients per month, providing a wide array of health services, including: General and specialist medical consultations. Free access to essential and chronic medications. Maternal and child health services, along with immunizations. Emergency response services in partnership with CRS during crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
The center’s non-discriminatory policy ensures that all patients, regardless of race, gender, or religion, have access to quality healthcare.
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