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Lebanon crisis: Disillusioned doctors seek work abroad

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For years, Lebanon was a hub for medical tourism, renowned for its world-class specialists and first-rate care. But today the Lebanese healthcare sector is fighting for survival, as crisis after crisis pushes growing numbers of doctors to seek work abroad. Many have become disillusioned amid falling wages and shortages of even basic equipment, as the country runs out of cash to pay for imports. Our correspondent Linda Tamim reports from Beirut.

Added on the 09/12/2020 17:15:00 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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