What is the Truth About the Closure of a Hospital in Lebanon?

The administration of Al-Munla Hospital in Tripoli announced that the hospital building was struck by lightning due to a strong storm on Saturday morning, despite being equipped against lightning strikes. This led to partial and limited damages for a short period to the electrical network. In a statement, the hospital noted that repairs were made to restore the operation of the affected section. To ensure the safety of patients, two children were transferred with the assistance of a specialized medical team to nearby hospitals. The hospital emphasized that “a limited section of the hospital experienced a malfunction for a brief time, and not the entire hospital as reported by some media outlets.” It confirmed that “during the repair period, no patient was affected by the incident, and the hospital continued to provide its medical tools and electrical generators, with everything returning to normal.” The hospital highlighted its continuous commitment during these challenging times for citizens, especially for the people of the North and Tripoli, to provide modern medical care, reflecting Al-Munla Hospital's unwavering commitment to its noble medical mission for over sixty years. It concluded by urging media outlets to “verify their information and fact-check before publishing.”