Lebanon received 25 tons of medical aid from the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday afternoon.
Attending the handover ceremony at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanese Minister of Public Health Firas Abiad called the aid "significant" given the difficult situation that hospitals and the health sector are currently facing.
"Today, we received special aid for Lebanon's health and medical sector. The aid came through UNICEF. The plane is carrying 25 tons of important medicines, especially for the displaced, as well as supplies that we need in hospitals. This is the third batch, and 70 tons of aid have arrived, part of which arrived on yesterday's flights, and part by land from Jordan. With the arrival of this plane, a significant amount of aid has been delivered," the Minister said.
"This aid is very important because we understand the difficult situation that hospitals and the health sector are going through. It allows the hospitals to continue providing services, especially to the displaced people whose numbers exceed 1.2 million and who have urgent health needs. It also helps us continue reaching shelters and providing services.I thank the international community, especially UNICEF, which has been a constant partner of the Ministry of Health and is crucial for continuing our services and supporting our sector," he added.
UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Edouard Beigbeder, stated at the ceremony that the agency's total aid will amount to 67 tons, capable of serving 700,000 people who are at risk of several types of diseases.
"The hospitals and the PHC (Primary Health Care) are in dire needs of drugs to replenish all the stocks that were used these last two weeks. And UNICEF is supporting the government, and the hospitals and the PHC by bringing today 25 metric tons of different kits, trauma kits and emergency kits. And it will be, this week, a total of 67 metric tons of such health goods. This will be able to serve up to 700,000 people for a period of three months, but actually more are required for other types of diseases and to maintain the PHC being a vital part of the response," Beigbeder said.
Lebanon receives 25 tons of medical aid from UN agency
Lebanon receives 25 tons of medical aid from UN agency
Lebanon receives 25 tons of medical aid from UN agency
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
