Abdelrahim is a 1981-born chef working at Slate Bistro Grill in Gemmayze. On August 4, 2020, he fractured his right elbow as a result of the blast, causing severe muscle atrophy in his arm. He underwent intensive physical therapy for six months to recover his abilities as a kitchen chef. Today, he still suffers from […]
Ohanness worked in gold jewelry making in Ashrafieh. On August 4, 2020, he sustained severe back and hand injuries and tore his right-hand ligaments. Despite all treatments, he can’t walk like he used to. He also suffers from hearing loss. Ohanness lost his job and he currently battles depression. He is hopeless awaiting death.
Hassan Naim is a fisherman born in 1965. On August 4, 2020, he was in Gemmayze and he sustained a severe injury following the blast, causing him a partial 50% hearing loss. Until today, he still follows a treatment protocol.
Elissar Hmeid had just left her job at Beirut Souks when the explosion hit the capital. She sustained a head injury and multiple fractures in her ribcage puncturing her lung and right shoulder. Elissar still suffers from the impact of the blast until today, and although she needs physical therapy sessions, she couldn’t do them
Nazareth Maneslayan on the 4th of August, while he was in his house, he got injured in the explosion in his ears, which resulted in a hearing impairment, permanent confusion in one ear, and a complete injury in the second.
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Adib, a Syrian 42-year-old, was in a retail shop in Gemmayze with Jihad Banat and they were both injured in the blast. His left leg sustained a significant injury, and he underwent multiple knee surgeries. Today he has difficulties walking because it is challenging for him to bend his leg.
Jihad, born in 1973, is a painter. On August 4, 2020, he was in a retail shop in Gemmayze when the AC unit dropped on his head, causing a severe head injury. Jihad underwent multiple surgeries and partly recovered as he still suffers from difficulties in vision and hearing.
54-year-old Khaled is a fisherman and sells vegetables. On August 4, 2020, he was at the market, and he injured his leg and urinary tract; he was paralyzed. Today, he is unemployed and uses crutches to assist him in his movement.
On August 4, 2020, in her home, Shake sustained severe injuries in her back and knees. Her injury impacted her spine and legs, and she currently uses a crutch to assist her in her movement. She has difficulties performing daily chores, and she hasn’t left her home since the explosion. Shake also suffers from hearing
Bechara is a 67-year-old Lebanese taxi driver. On August 4, 2020, he sustained a severe injury to the head while in his home. He now suffers from a permanent condition in his nervous system.
