The Ministry of Public Health, with the financial support of the European Union (EU) and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a national workshop on reforms in the pharmaceutical sector.

The workshop – Reform prescription: reshaping the pharmaceutical sector for access, affordability and accountability, held in Beirut on 17 October – brought together senior officials, technical experts and representatives from professional organizations, academia, civil society and the private sector to help shape a comprehensive reform roadmap for Lebanon’s pharmaceutical system.

In his opening remarks Minister of Public Health H.E. Dr Rakan Nassereldine reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transparency and equitable access to quality medicines.

“Reform and rescue is the defining vision of the current government, and for the Ministry of Public Health it is a daily mission. We are convinced that Lebanon will recover only through reform, deep and systemic reform. And that only through strengthening our institutions can we heal our health system, empower our people and restore the vitality of our economy.”

In closing, Dr Nassereldine concluded: “Allow me to speak not only as Minister but as a citizen who believes in this country’s capacity to reinvent itself. Lebanon’s story has never been a surrender, it is one of persistence and reinvention. With your collective expertise and commitment we can turn this workshop into a turning point towards recovery and growth.”