Lebanon receives 25 tons of medical aid from UN agency

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

Spectacular fireworks display is presented at Hepu County of Beihai City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the ongoing week-long National Day holiday, captivating tourists as they admire the stunning scenery of the historic port first built in ancient China's Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220).

The county once served as a port of departure along the ancient Maritime Silk Road because of its convenient land-sea transportation.

Over recent years, Beihai City has focused on developing a unique tourism style, drawing on its rich cultural heritage linked to the Maritime Silk Road, local fishing customs, and its pearl industry. This has led to the flourishing of seaside resorts, leisure cruise marinas, and tourist towns, significantly boosting the local tourism industry.

As night falls, an interactive show performed on the stage along the seaside narrates the story of a pearl fisher's life and the rise of the Maritime Silk Road in historical times. More than 100 actors engage the audience in a vivid dialog with the area's ancient history.

During this National Day holiday, new fireworks and the latest stage design have dazzled tourists, creating an immersive experience that offered an eye-catching display.

From September 30 to October 6, this fireworks display has been staged for seven consecutive days. The brilliant bursts ignited visitors' enthusiasm, elevating the festival atmosphere to new heights.

"I come from Liuzhou City. The live stage performance is fun and engaging. I am thrilled by the brilliant fireworks show, which goes beyond my expectations. This trip is definitely worthwhile," said Liu Fen, a tourist.

During the holiday, the scenic area is bustling with visitors wandering against a backdrop of grand fireworks display, capturing impressive moments in photos as they make heartfelt wishes.

"Our future will be better. May our country enjoy prosperity and our people live in peace and harmony!" said Gan Boxuan, another tourist.

Spectacular fireworks show lights up departure port on ancient Maritime Silk Road