Who we are
The Chronic Care Center is a medico-social institution, specialized in the treatment and follow-up of childhood chronic diseases: Thalassemia and Type I Diabetes.
Know The Signs
My baby is very pale and has no energy to play. He does not seem to be growing well even though he eats well. I am worried How can I know if he has thalassemia?
How can I know if he has thalassemia?
You consult your child's pediatrician. He will ask for a complete blood count to rule out anemia
LEGAL STATUS
The Chronic Care Center has been officially founded by Mrs. Mouna Elias Haraoui,
on January 22, 1993 by ministerial decree number: 18/ADThis institution acquired
its non-governmental and non-profit making organization status on June 17, 1994
according to law number: 5341
Dr. Leila Zahed
PhD in Human Genetics from the University of London, England.
Professor at the University of Balamand and Director of the Cytogenetics Laboratory at Saint George Hospital.
Chairperson of the Research Committee at the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand.
Member of the Chronic Care Center Institutional Review Board, since 2013.
Member of the Chronic Care Center Association (2013).