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Primary Health Care Centers

Healthcare and Social Welfare in Southern Lebanon

The Imam Sadr Foundation established its socio-medical centers in 1985, and today, eight such centers are operating across the governorates of Nabatiyeh and Southern Lebanon. These centers are located in Siddikin, Chehabiyeh, Derdghaiya, Ankoun, Kfarhatta, Ayta Chaab, Deir Seryan, and Tyre. In addition, two mobile medical clinics travel to villages that lack basic healthcare services.

The centers provide comprehensive healthcare services, both preventive and curative, serving over 75,000 people annually. They deliver around 152,000 services each year, including mental health and psychosocial support. In July 2024, the centers began offering palliative care services in collaboration with “Sanad”, an organization responsible for training, supervising, and sharing administrative and clinical protocols. This initiative is supported by the Norwegian Aid Committee (NORWAC).

Geographic Distribution of Socio-Medical Centers and Their Services

The Centers Map:

Here is a list of the centers, along with their establishment dates, locations, key programs, and health services, as well as the major milestones they have experienced:

Map Key

Locations of the centers
Mobile clinics affiliated with Imam Sadr Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
A mobile clinic affiliated with Imam Musa Sadr Foundation Institutions in collaboration with the Malta Foundation.
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Rihab Zahraa Dispensary

Established in 1985, this dispensary is located within the cultural compound at the main headquarters of the Imam Sadr Foundation in Tyre, South Lebanon. It is the first healthcare program established to provide comprehensive health services to orphaned girls and those from disadvantaged backgrounds at Rihab Zahraa High School, ensuring their health and well-being. The dispensary offers both preventive and curative services, ranging from primary care to diagnosis and treatment, as well as hospitalization when necessary.

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Siddikin Primary Healthcare Center

Established on October 25, 1985, in the town of Siddikin, within the Tyre District, this center was created in collaboration with the Sovereign Order of Malta, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Supportive therapies, including speech therapy and sensory-motor therapy.
  • Oral and dental health program.
  • Basic and specialized blood tests, with samples sent to a certified external laboratory for analysis.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
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Derdghaiya Socio-Medical Center

Established on April 14, 1986, in the town of Derdghaiya, in the Tyre District, this center was created with the support of the Norwegian Aid Committee (NORWAC).

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
  • The Rehabilitation Program, which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
  • The Spinal Cord Program, a joint project between the Imam Sadr Foundation and the Norwegian Aid Committee (NORWAC), aims to provide necessary treatment and rehabilitation to help individuals with spinal cord injuries regain full functional abilities. This treatment and rehabilitation significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injuries.
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Chehabiyeh Primary Healthcare Center

This center was established on March 3, 1987 in the town of Chehabiyeh, in the Tyre District, in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).

 

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Reproductive Health Program.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Blood Tests, with samples sent to a certified external laboratory for analysis.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
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Kfarhatta Primary Healthcare Center

This center was established on February 7, 1993, in the town of Kfarhatta, in the Saida District, Southern Lebanon.

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Reproductive Health Program.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Blood Tests, with samples sent to a certified external laboratory for analysis.
  • Oral and dental health program.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
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Ankoun Primary Healthcare Center

This center was established on May 26, 1994, in the town of Ankoun, in the Saida District, Southern Lebanon.

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
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Deir Seryan Primary Healthcare Center

This center was established on March 1, 2003, in the town of Deir Seryan, Taybeh, Marjeyoun, Southern Lebanon.

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Reproductive Health Program.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Oral and dental health program.
  • Basic and specialized blood tests, with samples sent to a certified external laboratory for analysis.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
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Ayta Chaab Primary Healthcare Center

This center was established on July 28, 2003, in the town of Ayta Chaab, Bent Jbeil District, Southern Lebanon.

Key Services and Programs:

  • General and specialized medical care.
  • Nursing services.
  • Health education and lifestyle improvement program.
  • Non-communicable diseases program, particularly addressing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cholesterol management.
  • Essential and chronic medication program in collaboration with the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
  • Mother and child health program, including the Expanded Program on Immunization from birth to 18 years old.
  • Reproductive Health Program.
  • Basic diagnostic tests like Echography and EKG.
  • Blood Tests, with samples sent to a certified external laboratory for analysis.
  • Oral and dental health program.
  • Mental and psychosocial health program.
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