Beirut:Public Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine inaugurated National Osteoporosis Day at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, emphasizing the theme "From Clinical Guidelines to National Implementation."
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Nassereddine described osteoporosis as a silent disease impacting mobility, independence, and quality of life. He highlighted concerns that annual costs tied to hip fractures in Lebanon could reach $18 million by 2050, excluding further healthcare and socioeconomic burdens.
The minister announced initiatives to broaden access to effective osteoporosis medications through primary healthcare services and to reinstate advanced treatments for eligible patients. He also outlined plans to enhance the national hip fracture registry, set quality standards for bone density testing, and improve patient follow-up.
Dr. Nassereddine stated that the National Technical Committee on Osteoporosis had been reactivated to oversee these initiatives, underscoring the ministry's dedication to prioritizing osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as a public health concern.
