On 28 December 2017, the Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Mr. Ghassan Hasbani visited the Lebanon Mine Action Center and expressed his appreciation and support to the Center. The minister was welcomed by the Director of LMAC and head of sections who briefed Mr. Hasbani about the strategic plans, current activities and in particular the needs of the mine victims focusing on the urgency to implement the 220/2000 law and enhance services provided to all the disabled including mine victims.

Mr. Hasbani expressed his willingness to fully support the provision of appropriate care for mine victims, in particular with reference to common standards for prosthetic limbs.

Finally, Brig. General Nasr expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hasbani visit and thanked him for the ongoing support from the Lebanese Government to solve all aspects related of mine action.