Dana Hourany

Dana Hourany is a Beirut-based multimedia journalist that specializes in politics, culture and society across the MENA region. On Twitter: @danahourany

Lebanon Pulse | Nov 21, 2022

Lebanese turn to alternative medicine as health care costs soar

Many in Lebanon are opting for alternative medicine to treat physical and psychological maladies after no longer being able to afford health services.

A doctor in the oncology department of the Hotel-Dieu de France reviews anticancer drugs in the hospital pharmacy, Beirut, Lebanon, Oct. 7, 2022.

Lebanon Pulse | Sep 11, 2022

Digital platform treats depression, anxiety in Lebanon

In crisis-riddled Lebanon where mental well-being is no longer a priority, the Step-By-Step mobile app provides free psychological and behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.

Sally (L) and Serene listen to callers at Embrace, a suicide prevention helpline, Beirut, Lebanon, July 13, 2018.

Lebanon Pulse | Aug 20, 2022

Cash-strapped Lebanese turn to online civil marriages

Najwa Sbeity and Omar Abdel Baki's civil wedding ceremony that they held online went viral, enticing more people to opt for this option despite the religious backlash and bureaucratic difficulties.