Haider Cairo: Social Security Reform Priority
The article focused on Lebanon's efforts to improve its social security system and strengthen social protection, including reforms in health and social sectors. During a seminar in Cairo, Labor Minister Muhammad Haidar announced that Lebanon has made enhancements to its health coverage, such as raising the coverage ceiling and introducing new medical services. He also mentioned the implementation of the retirement and social protection law by the end of 2023, as well as the creation of a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund to enhance governance. Additionally, he indicated that the legal procedures have been completed and that work is underway to establish an unemployment insurance system and an electronic transaction platform to improve administration and services. He emphasized that Lebanon faces economic and demographic challenges but continues with reforms to ensure the sustainability of its social protection system, highlighting the importance of cooperation with Arab and international countries and organizations to achieve sustainability.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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