A victory for chiropractic in any country is a victory for chiropractic worldwide, particularly with DCs in so many countries still fighting for official recognition and autonomy. Such is the case in Lebanon, where the Parliament recently passed legislation regulating the chiropractic profession.
According to an article in the World Federation of Chiropractic's Quarterly World Report, "The passing of chiropractic legislation comes over 20 years after chiropractors rejected the terms of a law drafted by the Lebanese Ministry of Health and Welfare, which insisted on referral from a medical practitioner as well as prohibiting use of the title Doctor."
Here are a few of the highlights of the new chiropractic act in Lebanon, again courtesy of the WFC:
"Despite all these hurdles, a small group of chiropractors and their ardent supporters and enthusiasts never gave up," said Dr. Haifa Abouassi, president of the Lebanese Chiropractic Association. "They continued lobbying and fighting until the law was finally passed without any specific stipulations or limitations. I am extremely proud and overjoyed to be surrounded by hard working and dedicated colleagues who labored tirelessly to bring the skill, care, effectiveness, and benefit of this unique profession to the people of our country."
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