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Love Stories for World Heart Day 2014

by Anera

September 29, 2014

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According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease and strokes are the world’s leading cause of death, killing 17.1 million people every year. That is more than cancer, HIV and AIDS and malaria.

In honor of World Heart Day, Anera features the story of two couples in Lebanon in love. The husbands both take heart medicine that Anera delivers to clinics across Lebanon.

Heart Medicine Helps Families in Lebanon Cope with Chronic Disease

Every year, Anera distributes 12+ shipments from AmeriCares containing chronic disease medications, like those that treat heart conditions.

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