LEBANON (Enmaeya News) - December 23, 2025
Lebanon’s parliamentary Health Committee has finished discussing a draft law that would regulate home healthcare services, in a move lawmakers say could ease pressure on hospitals and improve patient care.
According to the NNA, committee chairman MP Bilal Abdallah described the step as “positive news for Lebanese during a difficult period,” saying the proposal officially recognizes home healthcare as a medical service that can be provided outside hospitals, following clear medical standards.
Home healthcare is the provision of medical, nursing, and therapeutic services to patients in their own homes, allowing them to receive professional care without staying in a hospital.
MP Abdallah explained that the draft law focuses on two main groups of patients: those who have completed treatment in hospitals but still need medical follow-up, and patients whose conditions are unlikely to improve but who still require ongoing care.
“Many illnesses need continued treatment, but that does not always mean the patient must stay in the hospital,” he said.
He noted that home healthcare services already exist in Lebanon but mostly operate in the private sector and without insurance coverage.
The draft law aims to make these services part of the country’s healthcare system and include them within the benefits covered by public and private insurance funds.
“The goal is to reduce pressure on hospitals and spare families the hardship of repeated hospital visits, especially in cases of long hospital stays,” Abdallah said.
He added that receiving care at home can also help patients feel more comfortable and supported, while continuing treatment under proper medical supervision.
According to MP Abdallah, the proposal is based on international models used in many countries and was prepared after discussions with health professionals, insurers, and relevant authorities.
It includes rules for licensing home healthcare institutions, setting service standards, supervising staff, and ensuring patient confidentiality, all under the oversight of the Ministry of Public Health.
The Health Committee approved the draft and will now send it to other parliamentary committees, including Administration and Justice and Finance and Budget. Abdallah said the proposal will also be shared with the media to encourage public discussion.
“This is not a luxury, but a real need,” he said, expressing hope that the law will be approved soon to ease the burden on patients and families and improve access to care.
