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Timely Donation of Critical Meds for Lebanon
HEALTH Timely Donation of Critical Meds for Lebanon Anera distributes three shipments of critical medicines to help ease health crisis Lebanon’s health professionals and health centers have been overwhelmed by the economic collapse that has engulfed the country. The currency collapse since 2019 has caused prices to skyrocket, making it nearly impossible to purchase essential…
Beirut Explosion: Responding in the Aftermath
A cataclysmic explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020 killed well over 200 people and injured another 6,000. It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Emergency rooms are over capacity with badly injured people, and medical supplies are quickly being depleted with no restock available. A large swath of the city has…
Donated Antibiotic Arrives Amid Medical Shortages in Lebanon
HEALTH Donated Antibiotic Arrives Amid Medical Shortages in Lebanon International medical aid has become increasingly vital as shortages worsen This last year has been catastrophic for Lebanon, as the population has been hit with one traumatic crisis after another. Lebanon’s banking system has collapsed, leading to the local currency’s rapid devaluation since 2019. For three…
Wheelchairs Help The most Vulnerable Regain Mobility
HEALTH Wheelchairs Help The most Vulnerable Regain Mobility A recent shipment of mobility devices donated by Wheels to Heal to Lebanon allows refugees and other marginalized people with physical disabilities to live with greater independence. No one leads a life free from troubles. We all face personal hardships and challenges. But some people’s scars are…
Diabetes Patients in Lebanon Need Support as Prices Soar
HEALTH Diabetes Patients in Lebanon Need Support as Prices Soar Medical aid helps to ensure people have the tests they need Conditions are becoming untenable for many diabetes patients in Lebanon. When someone with diabetes is unable to monitor their blood sugar levels, it can do lasting damage to the person’s kidneys, eyes, nerves and…
Aid Helps Syrian Refugees Protect Themselves
COMMUNITY Aid Helps Syrian Refugees Protect Themselves Relief and hygiene aid comes at a time of crisis in Lebanon With the worsening economic crisis and intolerable public health situation in Lebanon, the number of people relying on health and hygiene relief packages to get by has ballooned. Anera works with local and international organizations to…
Medical Surplus Becomes Vital Aid in Lebanon
HEALTH Medical Surplus Becomes Vital Aid in Lebanon Humanitarian aid like PPE and medical supplies fill a crucial gap for Lebanese health system Lebanon’s healthcare system was dealt a double blow by the Beirut explosions. Humanitarian aid is needed now more than ever. The devastating blast obliterated several pharmacies and primary healthcare centers and badly…
Rebuilding Beirut, One Water Tank at a Time
WATER Rebuilding Beirut, One Water Tank at a Time “Not everything is gone with the blast. The meaningful things – the things we truly need, like love, resilience and passion – are still here. So we can still rebuild.” Due to inadequate public infrastructure, most Beirut residents rely on rooftop storage tanks for their potable…
Helping the Most Vulnerable Pick Up the Pieces
COMMUNITY Helping the Most Vulnerable Pick Up the Pieces Each hygiene and food kit will last a family almost two months Since August 2019, Lebanon has been facing a major cash crunch. A shortage of US dollars and the spiraling depreciation of the Lebanese lira caused thousands of businesses to shutter their doors. According to…
After Beirut blast, Anera responds with medical shipments and repairs to damaged housing
Anera has raised $450,000 of an estimated $1.5 million budget for immediate response. August 11, 2020 | Beirut, Lebanon – Anera has 60 staff in Lebanon mobilizing relief efforts and helping to rebuild after explosions at the port of Beirut killed and injured thousands of people, forced more than 300,000 from their homes, and left…
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