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In Beirut and the surrounding areas, modern medical care and medicines are widely available. Such facilities are not always available in outlying areas, although no location in the country is more than three hours from the capital. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services, and without such payment may deny service even in emergency cases. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained via the CDC's Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization's (WHO) website at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith. Some Hospitals around Beirut: BEIRUT: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC): Address: Makdissi Street Tel: 01-350000;1-340460;1-340740;1-374444;1-374374 Hotel Dieu Hospital: Address: Adib Ishak Street, BVD. Alfred Naccache, Achrafieh, Beirut Tel: 01-615300;01-615400 Saint George Hospital University medical center: Address: Rmeil, Youssef Sursock street Tel: 01-585700; 01-525700 Clinique Dr. Rizk Hospital: Address: Zahar St., Achrafieh Tel: 01-200800;01-328800 Makassed Hospital: Address: Ouzai St., Tarik Al-Jadida P.O. Box: 6301, Beirut Tel: 01-646590/1/2/3/4/5/6 Najjar Hospital: Address: Maamari Street, Ras Beirut Tel: 01-340626; 03-669911 Sahel Hospital: Address: Airport Ave., Dergham Street Tel: 01-858333 Trad Hospital and Medical Center: Address: Mexico Street, Fifth Floor, Clemenceau Tel: 01-341740, 01-369494/5 Fuad Khoury Hospital: Address: Maktabi Bldg., Abdelaziz Street, Hamra, Beirut Tel: 01-742140/3/7, 01-348811 Barbir Hospital: Address: Fuad The First Street, Barbir Tel: 01-652915/6/7/8; 01-652955 Leave a Comment
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OK..for those who are faint of heart DON'T Drive! Unless you've driven Cairo before :o) For those who wish to live the Lebanese experience to the fullest...a few rules: 1) There are no rules lol..ok, so no, no it isn't THAT bad..but you have to understand that as a Lebanese ...each person has his/her OWN set of rules...so watch out :o) 2) Green does NOT necessarily mean go...Red does NOT necessarily means stop. Those traffic lights are mere suggestions. Before you go, check that your road is actually clear, and that you don't have a policeman standing in front of you calling out to the traffic on the other lane to go through. 3) Yes, you will see some people going two-way on a one-way street...and no, it does NOT mean that you win if you're going in the correct direction. If you're stuck in such a situation, please assess your opponent - Do they look subborn? aggressive? is it a taxi? If the answer is yes to any of the following...please, reverse your car and let them pass lol 4) Yes, people do talk on their mobiles while driving..its called multi-tasking. Of course, they can also be adjusting their mirror, make-up and radio..but we are a very advanced people so don't worry...just make sure you have insurance :o) 5) Do NOT under any circumstance try to BE Lebanese..it requires serious training, and you should NOT try this at home! But seriously, new announcements about the application of driving rules and regulations have been announced recently (May 2006), and so, let's hope we live to see the day when driving will be safer in Lebanon. Leave a Comment
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It is hard to escape the overwhelming feeling of nervousness about security that pervades Beirut. This is hardly surprising, considering the number of bullet-scarred and bombed-out buildings you see around town--and the monstrous explosion that took the life of former leader Rafiq Hariri is still very visible in an entire blown-out block just east of the St. Georges Marina. Especially downtown, gun-toting security guards patrol the streets, and there are many blocks that are forbidden to cars or parking (and, presumably, car bombs). To get into the ABC Achrafieh shopping mall, I had to stop and open my handbag for inspection, and while I was there two security guards stopped me from taking photographs. Leave a Comment
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Don't assume you can easily tell if someone is Muslim, Christian or Druze. They all speak Arabic, and dress is not always an indication of group affiliation. Do note that travelers have been denied entry into Lebanon because their passports bear an Israeli visa, an Israeli border stamp or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. Don't assume it's safe to swim in the sea. Waste is often dumped inland and finds its way to the sea via rivers. Much of this pollution is not necessarily visible. Don't be confused, or surprised, by the different spelling of words on maps and signs. Transliteration of Arabic characters into Roman letters yields many variations. Do be prepared in business meetings to engage in small talk before getting down to business. It's considered rude to get right to the point. Also, don't talk about business during dinner. Do accept food or drink (especially tea) when offered, even if you don't consume it. It would be very impolite to refuse. Do listen to rababah (a stringed instrument) music if you get the chance. Don't be surprised if you get stuck with an added tax and service charge of as much as 20% for hotel and restaurant bills. Do expect wild taxi drivers. On our last trip, we took a memorable journey at top speed into oncoming traffic on the wrong side of a freeway. Expect to see public displays of affection. Greeting a Lebanese usually is done with two kisses on the cheek of a male or female. Leave a Comment Other Contact: www.whatsuplebanon.com
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the most obious hazard in beirut is the traffic, especially when you are traveling on foot. waiting for a gap in the flow as you cross busy roads seems to take for ever. I usually take the fatalistic approach and saunter across while having eye contact with the driver, trusting that cars will slow down, wich they usually do. NOT RECOMMANDED Leave a Comment
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