"It is your donations that enable us to provide these patients with equipment and supplies that meet established standards and allow us to treat the poor and neglected."
Sister Ann Sauvé, Daughter of Charity, member of the hospital’s administration
About the Hospital
The Sacré-Cœur Hospital belongs to the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Originally a simple clinic when it opened in 1847, it later expanded to become, in 1860, the French Sacred Heart Hospital of the Daughters of Charity. As the city of Beirut expanded, the hospital moved to the suburb of Hazmieh. It took on its current form in 1965: a 320-bed general hospital where patients from different regions of Lebanon are welcomed regardless of their religious affiliation.
The Sacré-Cœur Hospital responded to the call from the Lebanese Ministry of Health to admit and treat patients with COVID-19 by setting up new facilities housing an intensive care unit with a capacity of 5 beds. In response to demand, further renovations to the wards are underway to accommodate and treat patients whose condition is less critical. Combined with the usual material needs, the additional requirements and facilities necessitated by the current pandemic demand substantial funds, at a time when Lebanon is also facing a severe financial crisis.
Protecting Healthcare Workers
… is to ensure everyone’s safety.
The Sacré-Cœur Hospital, run by the Daughters of Charity, provides access to healthcare for the entire population, regardless of religion. As the health crisis intensifies, the hospital staff had only enough protective equipment to last ten days by the end of March. Faced with a shortage of protective equipment compounded by the financial difficulties caused by the economic crisis in Lebanon, the Sacré-Cœur Hospital needs support.
Let's Support the Hazmieh Hospital in Lebanon
The Project (2020)
The Sacré-Cœur Hospital of the Daughters of Charity provides access to care for the entire population, regardless of religion. The daily cost per patient for protective equipment for healthcare workers ranges from €220 to €500, depending on the department.
Added to these costs are the expenses for medical equipment and facility modifications to safely accommodate patients. This equipment is urgently needed to ensure the safety of staff and enable them to continue the fight against the pandemic.
