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Hani’s race against time: Cancer in a time of war in Lebanon

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In Lebanon, the reach of the war is stretching far beyond the front lines. For those with chronic illnesses, the conflict has created a silent, secondary crisis - cutting off access to the life-saving medicine they need to survive.

Breakdown
  • A school south of Beirut now shelters families displaced by war.
  • Hani's cancer treatment was interrupted by the conflict. 43s
  • Weekly trips to Beirut for treatment are uncertain due to lack of transport. 1m 26s
  • Charity funding Hani's care is running out of money. 2m 10s
  • Over 370,000 children have been displaced since the war began in March. 2m 44s
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