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Olfat Berro: Advancing Healthcare for All in the Middle EastCEFR A1

12 Jul 2024

Adapted from Amr Rageh, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Divaris Shirichena, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Olfat Berro grew up in Lebanon.
  • She loves science and the human body.
  • She saw that many people could not get healthcare.
  • This made her want to help others.
  • She studied pharmacy at the Lebanese University.
  • Olfat wants all people to have access to medicines.

Difficult words

  • healthcareSupport or service for people's health.
  • medicineSubstances used to treat or prevent illness.
    medicines
  • wantTo wish for something or desire it.
  • helpTo assist or to make something easier.
  • studyTo learn about a subject.
    studied

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Discussion questions

  • Why is healthcare important for everyone?
  • What do you want to study in the future?
  • How can helping others make a difference?
  • Why do you think Olfat wants people to have access to medicines?

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