Lebanon's health sector is at par with European and US hospitals. Private clinics and medical centers are available throughout the country and equipped with the latest facilities and technology.

Most Lebanese are privately insured and those registered with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) have partial health coverage. Policies providing corporate group coverage are widely used by companies registered at the NSSF to supplement the benefits provided by the government's healthcare system. International private medical insurance is available for non-Lebanese living in Lebanon. Cost for healthcare varies between hospitals and doctors.

A number of pharmacies are available across the country. Many drugs are available over the counter without prescription and some pharmacists prescribe required medicine for minor ailments.

• Ambulance 125

  Red Cross 140
  Beirut (01) 581 099/ 445 000/ 441 703/ 447 125/ 441 704
  Jounieh (09) 930 638
  Saida (07) 720 061
  Tripoli (06) 431 017