Thalassemia Project

Zahraa Zahraa is a14 years old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon.Zahraa was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 6 years. Zahraa lives with his family in a small house in Borj Al Shamali Camp, the house consists of 2 rooms, kitchen and bathroom.The father is a daily worker.Zahra's favorite hobby is painting PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Zahraa to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, she is able to do consultations by doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests.She receives the needed Pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Yasser Yasser is a 2-years-old Palestinian child who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from Sour Boroj Al Shamali Camp.  3 months ago he was diagnosed with the disease 2022, his brother Hassan also has Thalassemia Disease from birth and he also receiving support from HCS. He goes to AUBMC for regular tests, echos, and consultations, in addition to the medication she receives from HCS, and he is in a good health now more than his brother Hassan. Yasser Lives with his family who composed from 7 persons , 5 children they are between 7/6/5/3/2 years old , only 2 children are in school.  As for the house is rented and the rent for the house is 20 USD per Month. The house is not acceptable and it consist from three rooms , the sun does not enter it and it is wet. The father is the head of the house he works as a welder , he gets about 75 USD in a Month. The mother is a housewife.. Yasser  likes to watch TV and Play on The phone. Yasser’s family is so glad that they are receiving this support in these bad finical situations. Wurood Wurood is a 10 years old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon.Wurood was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 9 years. Wurood lives with his family in a small house in Borj Al Shamali Camp, the house consists of 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom.The father is a daily worker.Wurood,s favorite hobby is painting PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Wurood to perform all needed diagnostic tests  and imaging at AUBMC. Also, she is able to do consultations by doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Samar Samar was born on December 19, 2011 in Saida, south Lebanon. Samar holds Palestinian nationality. At Age of seven month , she was diagnosed with SCD. Samar visits AUBMC for consultation and regular lab tests, including echo. Samar is in the 5th grade and she loves school. Samar wishes to become a pediatric doctor in the future. Samar has two other siblings, and they live in a fair house in Saida City. Samar’s father works in a telephone shop in Saida, and their financial situation is good until this moment. Samar spends her free time drawing and painting. The family is pleased with this support and happy that they are being supported with their child's sickness.       Rayan Rayan is a14 years old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon.Rayan was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 7 years.Rayan lives with his family in a small house in Borj Al Shamali Camp, the house consists of 2 rooms, small kitchen and small bathroom.The father is a daily worker.Rayan’s favorite hobby is painting. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Rayan to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, she is able to do consultations by doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Naya Naya is an 8-year-old Palestinian child who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) + Thalassemia from Beirut – Salim Salam. 5 years after her birth, she was so tired and  she had corona and had shortness of breath too, so her family took her to the hospital and she was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) plus Thalassemia. And The father  is carrier this disease also. She tooks a lot of medications ( cortisone and many others.. ) and she is in a good health now but the mother take care of her because she cant get sick at all. She goes to AUBMC for regular tests, echos, and consultations, in addition to the medication she receives from HCS. Naya lives with her family who consist from 5 persons, 3 children they are all under 18 and all goes to school. As for the house is in a good condition and it consist from 4 rooms, the sun enter in it . The father is the head of the house , he has a closes shop in Beirut , and he gets 100 USD per month. because of the expensive living conditions at the moment, and the mother help him in work. Naya likes Gymnastic and writing . Naya’s family is so glad that they are receiving this support in these bad finical situations.   Moussa Moussa is a 10 years old, Palestinian refugee from Lebanon.Moussa was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 4 years. Moussa lives with his family in a small house in Al Borgholeyya-South Lebanon, the house consists of 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The father is work Local NGO. Adel’s favorite hobby is photography. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Moussa to perform all needed diagnostic tests and Imaging at AUBMC. Also, he is able to regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Maria Maria is a 14-year-old Palestinian child who suffers from SCD. Maria was born on November 7, 2008 in Ein El Helwi Camp. Six months after her birth, she was diagnosed with SCD. She goes to AUBMC for regular tests, echos, and consultations, in addition to the medication she receives from HCS. Maria is in the 8th grade at Falouja School. Maria lives with her grandparents after her parents divorced, in a 2 room house. Her aunt is taking care of her and her sick brother. Maria loves drawing and painting a lot. The Family doesn’t want to share Maria’s photo as she is a teenage and very sensitive. Maria’s family is so glad that they are receiving this support in these bad finical situations.       Khalil Khalil is a 10-years-old Palestinian child who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from Beirut Al Boroj Camp. He was diagnosed with the disease from birth.  He goes to AUBMC for regular tests, echos, and consultations, in addition to the medication she receives from HCS, and he is in a good health now. Khalil Lives with his family who composed from 5 persons , 3 children they are between 18/16/10 years old they are all in school. As for the house is rented and the rent for the house is 30 USD per Month. The house is acceptable and it consist from three rooms , the sun does not enter it and it is wet. The father is the head of the house he works as a chauffeur taxi , he gets about 150 USD in a Month. The mother is a housewife.. Khalil  likes to play Football, and likes to watch TV and Play on The phone. Khalil’s family is so glad that they are receiving this support in these bad finical situations.   Joumana Joumana is a 2-year-old Palestinian child who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from Beirut Shatila Camp. After 8 months after her birth, she was late in talking and walking so the family decided to took her to the Hospital so she was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) . She goes to AUBMC for regular tests, echos, and consultations, in addition to the medication she receives from HCS. Joumana Lives with her family who composed from 5 persons , 3 children all are under 18. As for the house is rented and the rent for the house is 20 USD per Month. The house is not acceptable and it consist from two rooms , the sun does not enter it and it is wet. The father is the head of the house he works as a car mechanic , he gets about 100 USD in a Month. The mother is a housewife.. Joumana and her sister and brother are not yet in school.  Joumana likes to Eat a lot, and likes to watch TV and Play on The phone. Joumana’s family is so glad that they are receiving this support in these bad finical situations.   Jad Jad is a 15 years-old Palestinian child from Beirut - Haret Hreik. 8 months ago in 2021 ,  Jad was so tired and fell on the ground so his family took him to the hospital and he was suffering from Anemia.  He goes to AUBMC for regular tests, and consultations. Jad lives with his mother at his grandmother’s house after his parents divorced in Sour, with his sister and brother.  The house is acceptable and consists of three rooms, and  the sun enters in it.  The mother is a housewife and her brothers help her with the children’s money.  Jad Likes Football and goes out with his friends.  The mother’s so glad that she is receiving this support in these bad financial situations.       Issa Issa is a 9 years old, Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. Issa was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 5 years. Issa lives with his family in a small house in Borj Al Shamali Camp, the house consists of 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The father is work in electrical wiring. Issa’s favorite hobby is playing football. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Issa to perform all needed diagnostic tests and Imaging at AUBMC. Also, he is able to regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Ghazal Ghazal is a 9 years old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon.Ghazal was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease since birth. Ghazal lives with his family in a small house in Borj Al Shamali Camp, the house consists of 2 rooms, kitchen and bathroom.The father is a daily worker.Ghazal’s favorite hobby is watching TV. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Ghazal to perform all needed diagnostic tests  and imaging at AUBMC. Also, she is able to do consultations by doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests.She receives the needed Pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Ali He is a 13-year-old Palestinian child. He was born on March 14, 2009. At the age of 5 years old, he was diagnosed with SCD. Ali started his visits to doctors for regular follow-up, consultation, tests, etc. Ali is suffering from leukemia and has been undergoing chemotherapy since October 2018. Ali lives in Ein el Helwi camp with his family in a very bad, humid house. Ali has one sister. Ali spends all his time at his neighbor's supermarket, and he wishes to own a supermarket. Ali wants to have a car toy on remote control and to have a real one when he grows up. Ali’s health is improving based on the doctor’s last examination and medical checkups.The family is so grateful for the support that they are receiving because Ali's father's works as a sanitation man in an orphanage. Ahmad Ahmad is an12 years old Lebanese child.Ahmad was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 7 years. Ahmad lives with his family in a small house in Al Bus, the house consist of 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The father is retired military and the mother work in Local NGO. Ahmad’s favorite hobby is playing football. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Ahmad to perform all needed diagnostic tests and Imaging at AUBMC. Also, he is able to regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. He receives the needed Pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Adel Adel is a 16 years old, Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. Adel was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 3 years. Adel lives with his family in a small house Al Borgholeyya-South Lebanon, the house consists of 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The father is work Local NGO. Adel’s favorite hobby is playing football. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Adel to perform all needed diagnostic tests and Imaging at AUBMC. Also, he is able to regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Abdullah Abdullah was born on November 19, 2005. He was diagnosed with SCD directly after his birth a few days later. Since then, he has received blood transfusions on a monthly basis. At age of 15, he was diagnosed with epilepsy, and because of the multiple uncontrolled seizures, he left school. Abdullah is living with his sister and family in a small rented house in Borj Rahal, Tyre, where his father works as a daily worker who can barely support his family with basic needs. Abdullah’s wishes to become like his father, as he considers his father an ideal.   Bissan Mouheiddine Sukkar Bissan a 7 years-old, Palestinian Child from Beirut–Shatila-Camp, who was diagnosed with thalassemia, the symptoms showed on her in the year 2016.  Bissan visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, and for routine tests at the doctor.  Bissan goes to school, but because of her health condition she stays at home (High fever, epileptic seizures) Abed Al Rahman Abou Ghezlan Abed Al Rahman is a 14 year-old, Palestinian child from Shatila Camp – Beirut, who was diagnosed with thalassemia since birth. Abed Al Rahman visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, routine tests, Medications. Abed Al Rahman goes to school, but because of his unstable health condition, he goes to the hospital all the time. Amal Walid Shafei Amal is a Three-years-old, Palestinian Child from Beirut – Al Boroj Camp, who was diagnosed with Sickle Anemia, she showed her symptoms at age one year (2020). Amal visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, for routine tests.  As the mother said, when we solve the bone problem, the blood story can be solved. Fardous Hussein Fardous Hussein is a 15-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. She lives in Tyre, Borjj Al Shamali camp. Fardous was diagnosed with thalassemia disease at the age of 3 years. PCRF during the Thalassemia project supported Fardous through HCS to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, she can do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests.  Habiba Khodair Habiba Khodair is a 6 year old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. She lives in Tyre, Borjj Al Shamali camp. Habiba was diagnosed with Thalassemia disease at the age of 3 years. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Habiba to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, she can do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests on a regular basis. Hadi Abed Hadi Abed al Razzak is a 15 year old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Tyre, Borjj Al Shamali camp. Hadi was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age 3 years. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Hadi to perform all needed medical tests at AUBMC. Also, he can do consultations Also, she is able to do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. He receives the needed pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Hamza Jishi Hamza is a 7-year-old, Palestinian child from Al Boroj Camp – Beirut, who was diagnosed with sickle thalassemia since birth. Hamza visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, routine tests, Medications. Hamza goes to school, but due to his unstable health condition he goes to the hospital all the time. Hasan Al Sharif Hasan Al Sharif is an 11-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Saida, Al Zhour Street.Hasan was diagnosed with gaucher disease at the age of 6 years. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Hasan through Health Care Society to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, he can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. He receives the needed pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Hassan Khodair Hassan Khodair is a 3-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Tyre, Borjj Al Shamali camp. Hassan was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 7 months. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed through HCS to support Hassan to perform all needed medical tests and imaging at AUBMC. Also, he can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboudand and medical tests. Hoda Fadi Hajj Hassan Hoda is a 9 years-old, Palestinian Child from Beirut – Borj Al Barajneh Camp, who was diagnosed with Sickle Thalassemia the symptoms showed on her in the year 2014.  Hoda visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, and for routine tests at the doctor.  Hoda goes to school, and her health condition is good more than her brother Yassine Hajj Hassan who is always goes to hospital. Karam Al Sayyed Karam Al Sayyed is a 3-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Tyre, Al Rachadiye Camp. Karam was diagnosed with ITP disease at the age of 1 year and 6 months. PCRF during the Thalassemia project supported Karam to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, he can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Karam started benefits from the Thalassemia project 10 months ago. Lara Kaawash Lara Kaawash is a 10-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. She lives in Saida, Meyyeh W Meyyeh Camp. Lara was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease   at the age of 1 year and 6 months. PCRF during the Thalassemia project supported Lara to perform all needed diagnostic tests and imaging at AUBMC. Also, she can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Lara started to benefit from the Thalassemia project 6 months ago. Manessa Amin Manessa Amin is a 9-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. She lives in Saida, Meyyeh w Meyyeh camp.Manessa was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of 8 years and 6 months. PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Manessa to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, she can do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Marwan Fandi Marwan Fandi is a 9-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Tyre, Al Rachadiye Camp. Marwan was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia disease at the age of 5 year.  PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Marwan to perform all needed diagnostic tests and imaging at AUBMC. Also, he can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboud and medical tests. Mira Mohamad Youssef Mira is a 5 years-old, Palestinian Child from Beirut – Tarik Al jadideh, who was diagnosed with Sickle Thalassemia the symptoms showed on her in the year 2019.  Mira visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkups, and for routine tests at the doctor. She benefits from this service because her insurance does not include the university Hospital.  Mira goes to school, but because her health condition she stays at home (High fever, Epileptic seizures). Yasser Hassan Yasser Hassan is a 17-year-old Palestinian refugee from Lebanon. He lives in Tyre, Al Rachadiye Camp. Yasser was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia disease at the age of one year.  PCRF during the Thalassemia project managed to support Yasser to perform all needed diagnostic tests at AUBMC. Also, he can regularly do consultations by Doctor Miguel Abboudand medical tests. In addition to that he receives the needed pharmaceutical medications (hydroxyurea) according to the doctor’s prescriptions. Yassine Fadi Hajj Hassan Yassine is a 9 years – old, Palestinian child from Beirut – Al Boroj camp, who was diagnosed with Sickle Thalassemia, He showed symptoms at the age of 5 months(2014)  Yassine Visits AUBMC on a regular basis for checkup, and if there Is a radiograph.  Yassine goes to school, but because of his health condition he always stays home ( High fever and Epileptic seizures  ) .