The “Charité & Partage” health center in Deir el Ahmar is, since September 2017, a joint project between the Maronite Diocese of Baalbek – Deir al Ahmar and the Order of Malta Lebanon. Funded by the German Government (BMZ) and implemented in close collaboration between the Order of Malta Lebanon and Malteser International (MI), this 3 years project aims at improving healthcare services for the Lebanese and the Syrian displaced population, strengthening the health structures in the area and supporting the resilience of host communities in the Baalback district. This project caters to 28 surrounding villages as well, an area hosting around 17,000 local residents and 6,700 Syrian displaced.
Today, the project has reached new significant milestones.
Operating initially as a primary health care center, the project saw the finalization of its emergency wing offering the capabilities for treating or stabilizing emergency cases before transferring to nearby hospitals.
After having initiated several medical campaigns for the local surrounding communities at the center, it is launching now its 1st outreach campaign offering health awareness and assistance straight to the informal settlements located in the region. Several targeted campaigns will follow, addressing both the local communities and the displaced to insure sustainable healthcare support throughout the project.
Finally, an ambulance will be ready as of the end of March for transfers from the health center to official hospitals within the area and a field car will secure home visits to those who cannot afford transportation.
