Food Safety and Nutritional Security Workshop in Lebanon

Organized through Dr. Lara Hanna Wakim, IUFoST Governing Council and LAFST member, a series of professional training programmes on Food Safety and Nutritional Security were held over six days at the Holy Spirit of Kaslk University, (USEK), Lebanon, that began on February 28. The opening ceremony for the first of these training programmes was attended by senior Government officials and other distinguished guests.

The training was held in response to health concerns related to Lebanese civil service members and their families. The objectives of the programmes were to raise the awareness of food safety and nutritional security among those participating; to help the attendees improve their nutritional choices; to avoid poor nutrition; and to provide hands-on training on food service best practices and management. Additional goals were to assist in reducing government medical bills and to improve the health and well-being of those involved.

Initiatives such as this are recommended as potential actions by other countries and IUFoST Adhering Body members. The IUFoST Scientific Council has indicated its willingness to work with Lebanese colleagues and others in support of this type of scientific endeavour.