Wadad is a Syrian housewife living in Medawwar in Beirut. She was home during the blast on August 4, 2020, and she was sitting by the window. Shattering glass damaged her eyesight and she completely lost vision in her left eye. She underwent three surgeries at the American University of Beirut Medical Centre, and still […]
Habib was at the office of the company he worked at on August 4, 2020. He broke his teeth and lost his left eye as a result of the blast. He was in a coma for six weeks after the explosion during which he was fed through feeding tubes connected to his stomach. Today, he
Karam was a baby on August 4, 2020. He was in the operating room at Karantina Hospital to undergo a gastrointestinal surgical intervention. He suffered from extreme complications following the blast. Today, 3-year-old Karam still can’t talk. watch video
On August 4, 2020, Nada, a housewife and grandmother, sustained a brain concussion impacting her left eye. She also had her rib broken as she was accompanying her grandchild at Karantina Hospital. Despite undergoing four surgeries, she still suffers from permanent and severe pain. watch video
Ferial, born in 1969, worked in a retail store. On August 4, 2020, she sustained an injury to her left foot caused by shattering glass. Today she suffers from severe nerve inflammation and uses a walker in her movements. She also suffered from vision problems and currently uses assistive prescription glasses and a magnifier. watch
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Gretta was home in Achrafieh on August 4, 2020. She sustained a hand injury as a result of the blast and her wound was closed with 26 stitches. She still suffers from movement issues and undergoes costly monthly physical therapy reaching an average of 100 US Dollars. watch video
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Bassam, originally from Akkar, worked as a concierge in a building in Gemmayze. On August 4, 2020, a wall in the building where he worked fell over him, causing severe injuries including multiple fractures, intestinal hernia, and complete hearing loss. He still undergoes multiple surgeries namely related to his intestinal condition, and he needs a
Ahmad, born in 1979 is a maintenance manager at warehouse 21 at the Port of Beirut. He was injured as a result of the August 4 explosion that hit Beirut city. He underwent two surgical interventions for his right hand, but he still needs a third operation because he is unable to easily move it
Nahill was born in 1945 in Gemmayze – Beirut. She sustained injuries to the head and to her left hand as a result of the August 4 explosion. Although she is following up with her treatment, she still suffers from hand mobility issues. watch video
On August 4, 2020, Mohamed was near his house in Karantina when the explosion pushed him up in the air, and he fell down to the ground. He sustained multiple injuries, ever since, he is suffering from difficulties in his hand movement, and he needs physical therapy sessions. watch video
