Reports & Programs

Tuberculosis: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment...
VideosTuberculosis: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment...

How is tuberculosis transmitted? What are its symptoms and possible treatments? Why is it spreading in the Middle East? On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, and to answer these questions, This is Beirut offers an interview with Jacques Choucair, head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut.

Motherhood, Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression: From Darkness to Light
VideosMotherhood, Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression: From Darkness to Light

Baby blues, despair, guilt… After giving birth, Geoana finds herself overwhelmed by postpartum depression, feeling as though she’s reached her breaking point. But rather than allowing her pain to consume her, she transforms it into a powerful force and makes it her mission to help other mothers in distress. In honor of Mother’s Day, This is ...

UNIFIL Celebrates 47th Anniversary Amid Fragile Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon
VideosUNIFIL Celebrates 47th Anniversary Amid Fragile Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked on Wednesday the 47th anniversary of its establishment, amidst a fragile truce in southern Lebanon. Since its inception in 1978, UNIFIL's mandate has included overseeing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the South and aiding the Lebanese government in restoring its authority in the ...

Nicolas Tawk Tours Europe and the Arab World!
TestimoniesNicolas Tawk Tours Europe and the Arab World!

Nicolas Tawk, a Lebanese stand-up comedian hailing from Bcharre, is preparing for an exciting new chapter in his career with an upcoming tour across Europe and the Arab world. Starting on April 4th in Luxembourg and concluding on April 28th in Riyadh, Tawk’s new tour promises to bring his signature humor to a wide range of audiences. Known for ...

Government to Announce Administrative Appointment Mechanism on Thursday
Government to Announce Administrative Appointment Mechanism on Thursday

The Lebanese Council of Ministers convened for a marathon session on Monday to finalize the mechanism for administrative appointments, particularly for high-ranking positions. The meeting, which began at 11 AM at the Grand Serail and lasted over five hours, resulted in the approval of the mechanism in principle. However, its official announcement ...