Beirut: The Media Office of the Ministry of Public Health announced that Minister Rakan Nasser El-Dine has given instructions for the wounded as a result of the building collapse in the Qobbeh area of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, to be treated at the expense of the Ministry. The Ministry’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center reported that the building collapse resulted in injuries to two citizens, who were transferred to one of the city’s hospitals.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, a statement issued by the Ministry’s Media Office confirmed that the Emergency Operations Center has been actively following developments since the incident occurred. This has been carried out in coordination with the relevant emergency agencies, as rescue operations and the removal of rubble are ongoing to save those who remain trapped beneath the debris.