“Since they intend to get rid of me, I will make things easier for them.”
Medical report warns of major deterioration in Riad Salameh’s health condition in detention as he reportedly threatens to stop eating and taking medication
The treating physician of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has reportedly submitted an urgent medical report to Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation Ahmad Al-Haj, warning of a significant deterioration in Salameh’s health condition following a medical visit conducted at his place of detention.
According to the report, the physician noted a clear change in Salameh’s physical and psychological state, describing his condition as unlike anything he had previously observed. The doctor pointed to signs of weakened communication and reported that Salameh had refused to eat, drink, or take his prescribed medication, stating that he appeared determined to continue with this decision.
Salameh was quoted as saying: “Since they intend to get rid of me, I will make things easier for them.”
The report indicated that Salameh’s blood pressure had reached approximately 17.5/10.5, warning that refusing food, fluids, and medication could further increase health risks, particularly given his history of chronic hypertension.
The physician also stressed that, based on Salameh’s previous medical follow-up, he requires close medical supervision. He noted that Salameh suffers from a significant drop in oxygen levels during the night, a condition requiring appropriate monitoring and medical care.
The report further raised concerns over the absence of certain medical equipment deemed necessary to properly monitor Salameh’s condition while he remains detained at Roumieh Prison. The physician requested that Salameh be transferred back to Bhannes to ensure adequate medical follow-up and continuous monitoring.
The doctor concluded his report by urging the competent judicial authorities to take the necessary measures to preserve the detainee’s health and ensure access to the required medical care, while emphasizing that his request is strictly related to medical considerations and remains separate from the ongoing legal proceedings and judicial measures taken against Salameh.I adjusted the wording into a more neutral news-report style, while preserving the medical and legal context. I also corrected Bhannes and avoided presenting medical claims as definitive facts beyond what was reported.
