1990-2004
Chronological overview of RMF's Achievements in the Medical Field over 15 years
1990-1991
Adopted a community clinic in Zgharta, open since 1969. It served the suburbs of Tripoli , Danniyeh, and Zgharta.
Launched the first mobile dispensary in Akkar, which ensured health care for those living in the most remote villages.
1994-1995
Relocated the Zgharta Community Clinic and added a dental examination room and pharmacy.
Conducted quantitative studies of chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and asthma, in the Zgharta population. The results were published in a medical journal and became the subject of a conference at the Saint-Joseph University .
1996
Created a medical laboratory in the Zgharta Community Clinic.
1997
Added an ophthalmologic examination room to the Zgharta Community Clinic.
Launched a second mobile dispensary for the villages of Koura.
1998
Launched a third mobile dispensary to serve the Batroun region.
Distributed medical equipment to various clinics and hospitals in North Lebanon .
Conducted a vaccination campaign for 5,513 children.
Conducted a community education program on sexually transmitted diseases for rural women in Akkar and Danniyeh.
1999-2000
Distributed medical equipment to several clinics and hospitals in North Lebanon .
Covered hospitalization costs for patients.
Organized conferences and events on cardiovascular health and the benefits of exercise as part of World Heart Day.
Conducted a community health education campaign on sexually transmitted diseases, hygiene, and breast cancer that reached 886 women and young girls.
Conducted a vaccination campaign for 3,750 children in 1999 and 3,066 children in 2000.
Conducted a national dental health campaign for 1,300 students and 100 teachers in public schools.
2001
Conducted a health education campaign that reached 550 women and young girls.
Conducted a vaccination campaign for 2,063 children.
2002
Enlarged the medical laboratory.
2003
Performed 5 corneal transplants with donations administered through RMF-USA.
Conducted a vaccination campaign for children.
Conducted a breast cancer prevention campaign.
Conducted a dental hygiene awareness campaign for 5,600 children.
2004
Performed 8 corneal transplants with donations administered through RMF-USA.
Developed a computer program to measure the population at risk of specific health complications in order to better target future prevention campaigns and ensure a more efficient patient follow up.
Benefited about 40,000 residents of North Lebanon through the services of the Community Clinic.
Enlarged the medical laboratory.