The Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (abbreviated CCCL; Arabic: مركز سرطان الأطفال في لبنان) is a nonprofit medical institution in Beirut dedicated to the treatment of and support for those with paediatric cancer.
| Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon | |
|---|---|
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| Geography | |
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Coordinates | 33°53′51″N 35°29′04″E / 33.89762°N 35.48452°E |
| Organisation | |
| Private and charity | |
| Type | Specialized |
Religious affiliation | None |
| History | |
| Opened | 12 April 2002 |
| Links | |
| Website | cccl |
| Lists | Hospitals in Lebanon |
The center is affiliated with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.[1] On 12 April 2002, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Rafic Hariri, attended the inauguration ceremony of the center. The center is located in Building 56 at Rue Clémenceau and operates in association with the nearby American University of Beirut Medical Center.[citation needed]
The center does not receive government funding, and is instead completely supported by private donations. During the Lebanese liquidity crisis, the center has seen a decrease in donations, and donations in Lebanese pounds have significantly decreased in value due to the crisis, which has put the center's operations at risk.[2]
Further, during the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the center identified the home location of patients, directing them to alternative centers if travel proved to be difficult due to violence. In 2024, the center had more than 400 patients, representing about 60% of all paediatric cancer patients in Lebanon.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Goetz, Kristina (28 July 2023). "Lebanese pediatric cancer charity partners with St. Jude amid years of crisis and instability to save kids". St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Chreyteh, Mohamad (17 September 2024). "Lacking funds, children's cancer care in Lebanon at risk". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ Al Joud, Sally Aboud (26 November 2024). "Childhood cancer patients in Lebanon must battle disease while under fire". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 April 2026.