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SANAD met with the Lebanese Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nasserddine, to discuss the integration of palliative care within national health strategies, emphasizing the importance of policy support in ensuring accessible, dignified care for patients across Lebanon.
We were pleased to participate in the 20th Anniversary Conference of the Lebanese Psychological Association (LPA 2025), held in Metropolitan Hotel. SANAD’s Clinical Psychologist, Hala El Amine, MSc, delivered a workshop entitled “The Comprehensive and Holistic Care of Patients with Life-Threatening Illnesses,” emphasizing the essential role of psychological support in palliative care. In addition to the workshop, our presence included …
SANAD, in collaboration with Dr. Kassem Kassak, Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut, and Taawon, launched a pioneering research study within Palestinian camps. The study aims to explore the lived experiences of individuals facing serious illnesses and their family caregivers. It seeks to shed light on the physical, emotional, social, and practical needs …
As SANAD continues to grow, so does the community that sustains it. We are honored to have established a Circle of Ambassadors who bring with them experience, perspective, and a shared commitment to dignity in end of life care. SANAD’s current ambassadors are: Ziad Hamza, Melhem Zein, Rita Hayek, Jean Marie Riachi, Roger Feghali
SANAD launched a theoretical training program for a multidisciplinary team from Basmat Hayat Foundation in Nablus, Palestine, comprising three nurses, a physician, and a social worker. The program was designed to build knowledge and capacity in palliative care and support the establishment of a home-based palliative care service within their community. This initiative reflects SANAD’s ongoing commitment to empowering healthcare …
SANAD, represented by its founding president Lubna Izziddin, and head of Quality, Research and Development unit, Farah Demachkieh, attended the The 7th summit by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH7) in Doha. In this summit, a major emphasis was placed on the theme of humanizing health, a topic of critical importance in light of the ongoing suffering in our …
We were delighted to reflect on our joint efforts towards the national cancer plan, led by the Ministry of Public Health. This significant national initiative aims to advocate for the importance of palliative care in the lives of cancer patients throughout Lebanon. SANAD and Balsam- The Lebanese Center for Palliative Care – have played an integral role in this initiative. …
SANAD conducted a workshop for the Lebanese Psychological Association on grief and bereavement in palliative care. The session aimed to strengthen understanding of grief within a palliative context and reflects SANAD’s ongoing commitment to promoting holistic, compassionate care across the healthcare community.
SANAD was represented by Farah Demachkieh, Head of Quality, Research, and Development Unit, at the EAPC 2024 World Research Congress in Barcelona through the presentation of three research posters developed in collaboration with international partners. These contributions reflect SANAD’s role in advancing knowledge in palliative care and engaging in global dialogue alongside researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
SANAD, The Home Hospice organization of Lebanon, was invited to participate in the National Conference on Palliative Care, themed ‘Dignity in Palliative Care at End-of-Life.’ This significant event took place at the Halim and Aida Daniel Academic Hall Building, forming part of the Palliative Care Program organized by the Medical Center at the American University of Beirut. At this conference, …
