Awareness Campaign on Non-Communicable Diseases at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center
14 November 2025The Faculty of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and the Makhzoumi Foundation, organized an awareness campaign on major non-communicable diseases commonly affecting the Lebanese population. The event took place at Makhzoumi Foundation Primary Healthcare Center.
The campaign addressed key health topics, including cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke), pulmonary conditions (asthma and COPD), breast and lung cancers, and diabetes mellitus. Under the supervision of Dr. Mohamad Abdallah, senior Pharmacy students, delivered structured presentations covering disease prevalence, risk factors, target clinical values, lifestyle and nutritional recommendations, smoking-cessation strategies, and essential pharmacological therapies.
Throughout the event, blood pressure and blood glucose levels of patients were measured, and essential health messages were delivered to promote prevention, early detection, and improved management of chronic diseases. Students engaged directly with attendees, answering questions and addressing their health concerns.