Launch of National Campaign for Lebanese Medicine amid Calls to Support Local Industry

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1. 6 Nov 2026, 12:02 The National Campaign for Lebanese Medicine was launched at the National Museum. Former head of the Lebanese Pharmacists Syndicate Dr. Joe Salloum, participating in the launch, called for support for Lebanese industry at all levels, especially the pharmaceutical industry, citing its high quality, role as a lever for the local economy and employment, and encouraging investment in the sector.
2. 6 Nov 2026, 15:15 MP Ghassan Hasbani, a member of the Strong Republic bloc, said in a post on X after participating in the launch conference of the National Campaign for Lebanese Medicine that Lebanese pharmaceutical factories can compete with European factories in quality according to international institutions. The campaign was held under the patronage of First Lady Nemat Aoun and organized by the Syndicate of Pharmaceutical Factories at the National Museum. He called for prioritizing locally manufactured medicine over imported medicine and encouraging its export, including exempting it from export fees.
3. 6 Nov 2026, 19:36 Lebanese Minister of Industry Joe Issa El Khoury affirmed that the National Campaign for Lebanese Medicine aims to strengthen confidence in the local pharmaceutical industry and encourage its consumption, noting that Lebanon still imports more than 70% of medicines despite having advanced factories. He stressed that supporting Lebanese medicine is a shared responsibility requiring effective state policies, coordination between ministries and syndicates, a review of public procurement policies, and defending local industry.

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