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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PALESTINIAN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND FRONTLINE RESPONDERS IN LEBANON

24 June 2026 143 views
Congratulations to all participants of the MTCP - Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Capacity Building for Palestinian Healthcare Providers and Frontline Responders in Lebanon programme held at Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun.
 
The Embassy of Malaysia in Beirut, Lebanon, is pleased to highlight the successful conclusion of this important initiative under Wisma Putra through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), implemented in collaboration with MERCY Malaysia and Al Shifaa Lebanon.
 
The closing ceremony marked the culmination of a comprehensive capacity-building effort to strengthen the skills and knowledge of more than 100 healthcare providers and frontline responders from across Lebanon. 
 
The programme delivered specialised training in Prehospital and Trauma Care, Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, Geriatric Care, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, thereby enhancing preparedness and response capabilities in challenging humanitarian contexts.
 
Mr Johan Arief Jaafar, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of Malaysia in Beirut, Lebanon, attended the closing ceremony, where he commended participants for their dedication and commitment throughout the programme and underscored the importance of continued collaboration in advancing humanitarian capacity-building, knowledge exchange, and professional development in the region.
During the closing ceremony, remarks were delivered by Mohammed Al-Sairafi of MERCY Malaysia and Dr Majdi Karim, Al Shifa Lebanon, both of whom highlighted the significance of the programme in strengthening frontline preparedness and reinforcing humanitarian partnerships in Lebanon.
 
Supported by Wisma Putra under the MTCP framework and implemented by MERCY Malaysia, the programme reflects Malaysia’s enduring commitment to South–South cooperation, human capital development, and impactful humanitarian engagement.
 
The Embassy extends its sincere appreciation to all trainers, partners, organisers, and participants for their valuable contributions to the success of the programme and wishes them continued success in their professional endeavours.
 
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