The Information Office of the Ministry of Public Health issued the following statement:

On 30/04/2018, the Ministry of Public Health closed and sealed the apartment of Danielle Pichon in Jemayzeh where she used to receive and treat children with special needs, for violating the general health safety requirements.

This action was taken as a response to reports submitted by the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Department of Health of Persons with disabilities at the MoPH that mentioned that the apartment does not abide by the applicable conditions.

The Ministry of Public Health calls on the children’s parents to call the Ministry’s hotline 1214 in case they need help in finding other centers for treatment.