UAE delivers urgent medical supplies to Sudan in humanitarian aid effort

 

On May 6th, 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) delivered 30 tonnes of urgent medical supplies to Sudan in an effort to assist those affected by the ongoing conflict. The shipment, valued at US$ 444 000, is the first that WHO has been able to deliver by air to Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict.


The health supplies include enough trauma, emergency surgical supplies, and essential medicines to immediately reach 165,000 people who are in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Health facilities across the country report they have run out of basic health supplies, and national medical stores are no longer accessible due to the security situation.


Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated that the UAE is "steadfast in its commitment to providing aid and assistance to countries in times of need," and is "particularly focused on providing for the most vulnerable groups affected by the situation in Sudan, especially the sick, children, the elderly, and women who are most at risk from the ongoing concerning conflict."


The relief effort reflects the UAE's deep relations with Sudan, and its commitment to assisting others during crises and emergency situations. The medical aid provided by the World Health Organisation through the UAE accounted for approximately 55 percent of the total medical supplies provided to Sudan from abroad in 2022, highlighting the UAE's position as a major hub for international humanitarian assistance.


WHO is also preparing an additional 30 metric tonnes of supplies for malaria and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, and about 23,000 blood bags to deliver to Sudan as quickly as possible in collaboration with the Sudanese Ministry of Health. The WHO Global Logistics Hub in the UAE has become a centerpiece of rapid supply response to acute events globally, providing a lifeline to Member States experiencing health emergencies arising from outbreaks of diseases, disasters, and the impact of conflict on health systems.

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The support provided by the UAE enables WHO to be at the forefront of these health emergency responses, delivering specialist medical aid to those in need wherever and whenever it is needed. As part of efforts to strengthen the global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience, the UAE, WHO, and partners are working hand-in-hand to deliver supplies to reach the world's most vulnerable in their time of greatest need.

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