emirates7 - The United Arab Emirates has delivered 30 tonnes of medical aid, including emergency medicines, to the Republic of Chad to help curb the spread of cholera.
This initiative reflects the UAE’s prominent humanitarian role in strengthening healthcare systems across Africa and taking swift action to combat disease outbreaks.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stressed that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE remains committed to addressing global health challenges by coordinating with international organisations and relevant partners to develop effective solutions.
He pointed out that the World Health Organization recently raised alarms about the worsening global cholera situation, with more than 390,000 infections and 4,332 deaths reported this year across 31 countries, including Chad.
Dr. Al Ameri highlighted that the UAE’s rapid intervention demonstrates its dedication to international cooperation in disease prevention and treatment, ensuring timely access to medical care and protection for affected populations.
He added that the UAE Aid Agency will continue implementing its international assistance strategy, which covers emergency relief, humanitarian response, early recovery, stabilisation, and long-term support to improve living standards in crisis-affected communities. These efforts, carried out in partnership with international and local organisations, aim to achieve lasting and meaningful impact.
This initiative reflects the UAE’s prominent humanitarian role in strengthening healthcare systems across Africa and taking swift action to combat disease outbreaks.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stressed that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE remains committed to addressing global health challenges by coordinating with international organisations and relevant partners to develop effective solutions.
He pointed out that the World Health Organization recently raised alarms about the worsening global cholera situation, with more than 390,000 infections and 4,332 deaths reported this year across 31 countries, including Chad.
Dr. Al Ameri highlighted that the UAE’s rapid intervention demonstrates its dedication to international cooperation in disease prevention and treatment, ensuring timely access to medical care and protection for affected populations.
He added that the UAE Aid Agency will continue implementing its international assistance strategy, which covers emergency relief, humanitarian response, early recovery, stabilisation, and long-term support to improve living standards in crisis-affected communities. These efforts, carried out in partnership with international and local organisations, aim to achieve lasting and meaningful impact.