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For sixteen years, SANAD Hospice Lebanon has remained committed to providing palliative care to patients living with advanced illness and to supporting their families, upholding the belief that access to palliative care is a fundamental human right. Although this anniversary coincided with a particularly challenging period in Lebanon, SANAD chose to share this milestone as a reflection of a journey …

In collaboration with the Michel Daher Foundation, SANAD participated in an awareness session aimed at introducing participants to the concept of palliative care and its essential role in improving the quality of life of patients, their caregivers, and their families. The session also highlighted the comprehensive services provided by SANAD, including medical, nursing, psychosocial, and spiritual support, all delivered through …

SANAD had the honor of hosting a session at the London Global Cancer Week (LGCW), titled: “Palliative Care for Cancer Patients in Limited-Resource and Collective Settings: Challenges and Opportunities.” The session, delivered by SANAD’s Quality, Research, and Development Unit, shared SANAD’s experience on how serious illness, caregiving, dying, and loss are shaped by cultural and social contexts, reinforcing the need …

SANAD, in collaboration with the Lebanese Association for Palliative Care Nursing, under the Order of Nurses in Lebanon, and the Lions Club Chtaura , organized an awareness session in Zahle – Chtaura Park Hotel, titled: “Palliative Care: A Medical, Humanitarian, and Social Responsibility.” The session, presented by SANAD’s Hospice Nurse Racha Zouki and Mrs. Silva Sailian, President of the Lebanese …

As part of the Lebanese National Cancer Plan and under the umbrella of the ministry of Public Health, and in collaboration with Balsam, SANAD, The Home Hospice Organization of Lebanon conducted an awareness-raising session on Palliative Care for healthcare workers of Zarif Medical Center. The session introduced participants to the key concepts of palliative care and highlighted its importance in supporting …

SANAD participated in the annual Palliative Care Awareness Day organized by Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH), alongside several organizations working in the field of palliative care. Members of the SANAD team engaged with physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and visitors to raise awareness about SANAD’s mission and services, while highlighting the importance of palliative care as a human right. The event …

SANAD delivered a four-day Generalist Training in Palliative and Hospice Care for healthcare workers from the Nabih Berri Governmental University Hospital of Nabatieh. The sessions took place in Beirut and were kindly hosted on the premises of Rafik Hariri University Hospital. As part of SANAD’s ongoing commitment to advancing palliative care in Lebanon, this training was delivered as a community …

SANAD conducted a two-day training workshop for migrant domestic care workers, in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut. The training focused on strengthening essential caregiving skills, including basic nursing care, communication, and self-care, supporting a more person-centered approach to caring for older adults living with serious illness, including those with dementia.

We were honored to take part in the Symposium on Palliative Care hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Balamand, in celebration of International Nurses Day and 30 years of excellence in nursing education. SANAD’s Head of the Quality, Research, and Development Unit, Farah Demachkieh, RN, MPH, contributed to a rich panel discussion on the status …