Under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nasreddine, the Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University organized its annual medical conference under the title "Trauma in Medicine" reinforcing the university’s strategy in serving society, especially in the difficult circumstances and existing challenges, to provide the necessary support to the people in Lebanon.
The conference covered several sessions:
- General surgery session
- Orthopedic session
- Urology session
- Obstetrics and gynecology session
- Ear, Nose and Throat session
- Anesthesia session
- Pediatric session
In addition to the Minister, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bir wal Ihsan and the Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Ammar Houry, the University President, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Wafaa El Sehly, the directors of hospitals and medical staff, the university deans and assistant deans, a crowd of academic doctors and students of the Faculty of Medicine attended the opening.
At the beginning of the conference, the moderator, Dr. Bilal Azakir, mentioned in his speech, "The importance of this conference lies in discussing the latest developments on how to deal with medical wounds, whether physical or psychological, and reviewing the latest therapeutic methods and diagnostic techniques in this vital field.".
Then the Dean of the faculty, Professor Wafaa El-Sehly, said: "This conference, which gathers distinguished elite of prominent doctors, scientists and specialists in various surgical specialties in the medical field in a scientific forum, aims for communication, exchanging experiences, and reviewing the latest developments in dealing with Trauma cases in modern medicine, as well as improving the health and educational system, and communication by working to improve treatment and scientific research.
The President of the University, Professor Wael Nabil Abdel Salam, confirmed that "Lebanon has witnessed in the recent period painful events that left deep imprints at all levels, and the medical sector had a large share of these repercussions. Accompanying these events and their health and psychological effects requires that we, as academics and medical practitioners, to take a serious stand and take a national responsibility that requires exchanging experiences, knowledge, and research on the best ways to deal with cases of trauma and various injuries".
Then the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nasreddine, spoke, saying: "We meet today after a stage that figured a difficult test for the resilience of the health system. The recent aggression against Lebanon has put unprecedented pressure on our hospitals, emergency services, and response teams. This response was not spontaneous, and did not occur by chance, but rather was a result of training, preparation, and simulation exercises that the Ministry of Public Health gave priority to during the past months. These efforts were led by the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) team and were intended to simulate complex trauma, mass casualties, and war-related injury scenarios. The goal was clear: "To enhance hospital readiness, improve communication chains, save lives and reduce injuries.".
Minister Nasreddine continued, "The ministry’s strategic direction is clear: We are committed to building national capacities in specialized fields, including specialized surgery, treatment of burns, pediatric emergencies, psychological support for trauma survivors, and other care. We work to achieve it through partnerships with academic institutions, international agencies, and front-line professionals. This conference is considered the best embodiment of this strategy, and also highlights the strength of the capacities and competencies that we possess in Lebanon."
At the end of the opening ceremony, the University President, Professor Abdel Salam, presented the University’s mmemorial shield to H.E the Minister of Public Health as a token of loyalty and appreciation for his medical efforts
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