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CARMAH: Restoring Access to Essential Medicines and Financial Dignity in Lebanon

by Anera

August 30, 2024

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Anera’s CARMAH project is funded by the government of the United States Department of State through its Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). Anera distributes essential medications for chronic diseases to more than fifty medical centers across Lebanon, serving vulnerable populations from different nationalities including Lebanese host community members and Syrian refugees. This project directly addresses the financial dignity of people, allowing them to access essential medications so that they can focus on putting food on the table.

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