Summary
The crisis at Lebanon’s only burn center has intensified amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, which have resulted in a significant increase in critically injured patients. Dr. Pierre Yared and Sister Hadia Abi Chelbi, co-directors of the Geitaoui Hospital burn center, report that without governmental support, they are struggling to manage the influx of patients and maintain adequate care.
As the conflict escalates, the burn center has had to expand its capacity from nine to 25 beds to accommodate the rising number of severe burn cases. Many patients require extended hospitalization, often lasting three months, due to the severity of their injuries, with burns covering 80-85% of their bodies. The co-directors express deep concern about the facility’s ability to continue operating under these conditions, as they face challenges in securing enough supplies and managing the well-being of their exhausted staff. The situation paints a dire picture of the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the urgent need for assistance to ensure the survival of critical medical services in Lebanon.
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