VOICED : Lebanon minister tops headlines with anti corruption crusade

Lebanon's health minister has launched a campaign against corruption, starting with the food industry. Inspections revealed significant food safety issues, leading to publicized lists of non-compliant restaurants. The campaign received mixed reactions, with some supporting transparency and others criticizing the approach. Corruption has been a longstanding issue in Lebanon, affecting basic services. The minister now plans to address corruption in the health sector, where a significant portion of the budget is unaccounted for.

What was the initial focus of the Lebanese health minister's anti-corruption campaign?

• The financial sector

• The transportation sector

• The food industry

• The education sector

What was one of the major findings during the inspections of restaurants?

• High prices

• Lack of proper lighting

• Expired products and rats

• Insufficient seating capacity

How did some people view the public naming of restaurants in the campaign?

• As a necessary step for transparency

• As a boost to the restaurant industry

• As a way to increase tourism

• As an unnecessary defamation

What has corruption become for some Lebanese citizens?

• A way to improve education

• A tool for political gain

• A necessary evil for basic services

• A method to enhance tourism

What percentage of the health ministry's budget is unaccounted for, according to the minister?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%