He told the daily: "The decision does not demand a halt to secondary healthcare, but it called for suspending them.
He explained that the suspension is aimed at finding a mechanism to prevent the exploitation of this aid.
He hoped that the efforts to reach this mechanism, through the help of Premier
Najib Miqati, would be reached as soon as possible.The head of the Higher Relief Council Ibrahim Bashir stressed: "The government has halted medical operations, but it has not stopped providing them with medicine and food."
He noted that a large quantity of Syrians have started to head to Leb to undergo surgeries.
He revealed that 1,147 patients and maimed have benefitted from Lebanese medical assistance so far.
"Some patients can be treated in Syrian territories, but others are heading to Leb for surgeries, which have started to become a financial burden on us, especially during the difficult economic situation," he added.
A million dollars in expenses are needed each month, which has forced the government to halt the aid, he said.