OPPH

The Observatory of Public Policies and Health

OPPH is a civil society organization created in Lebanon in 2011. The observatory aims to promote health and to confront the health inequalities among marginalized population groups in the Middle-East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Workgroups & Projects

The Observatory of Public Policies & Health works for the promotion of health of disadvantaged population groups. It aims to identify the major social determinants of health of community groups and to gather evidence of effective strategies to promote their health. Each work-group targets a marginalized population group and aims to promote its conditions.
Refugees, Migrants & IDPs

Refugees, Migrants & IDPs

Refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons (RM-IDP)
Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse

Addiction & Drug Abuse (ADA)
Infection Control

Infection Control

Microbiologists, immunologists and preventive medicine professionals
Community Nutrition

Community Nutrition

Support communities gain control over healthy nutrition
Health in Prisons

Health in Prisons

Work for the promotion of health of prisoners and those deprived of liberty
Workgroups

Workgroups

View all OPPH Workgroups

News & Publications

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Leen Missi in
Categories:
Project and Study

The Observatory of Public Policies and Health, in collaboration with the Public Health Research Group of University of Alicante, is carrying a research study on the access of Syrian refugees to COVID-19 testing. This project is financed by the East Mediterranean Health Office of the World Health organization. This study is conducted in Lebanon.

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Leen Missi in
Categories:
Publication

Results of the research study on the effects of conspiracy beliefs on vaccination intent for COVID-19 are published. Results showed that it’s important to understand how exposure to conspiracy theories and fake news influences healthy behavior, in order to plan an effective response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to increase vaccination intent.

Link to publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35020721/

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Leen Missi in
Categories:
Publication

Results of the research study on online breastfeeding support groups after the Beirut explosion are published. Results showed that social media has been revealed to be a valuable community resource linked to encouraging women to breastfeed and fostering community resilience during times of crisis.

Link to publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35094725/

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Leen Missi in
Categories:
Project and Study

The Department of Community Nutrition at the Observatory of Public Policies and Health, is carrying a research study about conspiracy beliefs around COVID-19 vaccination. This study aims to describe the relationship between social media platform trust and exposure to false information regarding COVID-19 vaccination. This study is conducted in Lebanon.

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Leen Missi in
Categories:
Study

The Department of Community Nutrition at the Observatory of Public Policies and Health is carrying out a research study about the effects social media can have on breastfeeding rates post-crisis. The purpose of this study is to identify breastfeeding challenges, as well as to describe how community assets via social media could affect community resilience during pandemics and crises. This study is conducted in Lebanon.