Who we are
The Chronic Care Center is a medico-social institution, specialized in the treatment and follow-up of childhood chronic diseases: Thalassemia and Type I Diabetes.
Know The Signs
My baby is very pale and has no energy to play. He does not seem to be growing well even though he eats well. I am worried How can I know if he has thalassemia?
How can I know if he has thalassemia?
You consult your child's pediatrician. He will ask for a complete blood count to rule out anemia
LEGAL STATUS
The Chronic Care Center has been officially founded by Mrs. Mouna Elias Haraoui,
on January 22, 1993 by ministerial decree number: 18/ADThis institution acquired
its non-governmental and non-profit making organization status on June 17, 1994
according to law number: 5341
Mrs. Neemat Kanaan
Government Representative
Government Representative
Masters' Degree, Education Psychology and Sociology, American University of Beirut.
Former Director General of Ministry of Social Affairs (1992-2005).
Former Consultant to the Executive Secretary General of ESCWA (2006-2008).
Cedars Medal of the Lebanese Republic, Commander, 2005.
Said Akl Award, 2002.
Lebanese Government Medal of Labor of First Order, 1978.
Author of "Social Work in Lebanon, its beginning, development and future scope" (in Arabic), 2008 and "Social Services in Lebanon", 1980.
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Chronic Care Center's Association (2006-current).
Member of the Executive Committee & Consultant of the Chronic Care Center's Association (2019-current)