Health Care in Beirut

Beirut has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Beirut for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Beirut are often crowded and understaffed, but they provide quality care. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Lebanon. However, many expats primarily use private hospitals for their healthcare needs. Private hospitals in Beirut are well-equipped and provide excellent care. People recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Beirut

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Beirut are:

• American University of Beirut Medical Center (private hospital) located in Hamra
• Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital (private hospital) located in Ashrafieh
• Rizk Hospital (private hospital) located in Achrafieh
• Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital (private hospital) located in Hadath
• Lebanese Canadian Hospital (private hospital) located in Sin El Fil
• Lebanese German Hospital (private hospital) located in Achrafieh
• Lebanese University Medical Center (public hospital) located in Hadath

Emergency Services in Beirut

Beirut has ambulance services that can be called by dialing 140. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays due to traffic.

Health Insurance Companies in Beirut

The most popular private health insurers in Beirut are Libano-Suisse, Medgulf, and Berytech. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.