The UAE sends 30 tons of urgent medical and medicines to Chad to address the cholera epidemic

Abu Dhabi, August 23 / WAM / The UAE sent 30 tons of medical materials and urgent medicines to the friendly Republic of Chad to address the cholera epidemic, in continuation of the leading global humanitarian role that the state provides to enable the health care sector in the African continent, and take immediate measures to prevent the spread of diseases between various societies and individuals.
In this regard, His Excellency Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al -Amri, President of the Emirates Agency for International Aid, stressed that the UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, continues its international humanitarian commitment in facing various health challenges wherever they are, by setting appropriate solutions in coordination with international organizations and relevant authorities in various countries of the world.
His Excellency said: The World Health Organization recently warned that the global situation of cholera continues to deteriorate, and that the organization is concerned, as more than 390 thousand injuries and 4332 deaths were reported in the disease in 31 countries during the current year until now, and the organization indicated in its warning to the spread of this disease in several countries, including the friendly Republic of Chad, noting that the urgent humanitarian response to the UAE reflects its international commitment The constant is the importance of intensifying international efforts to prevent such diseases and providing appropriate medical treatments immediately to ensure prevention and treatment at the same time.
He explained that the Emirates Agency for International Aid will continue to implement external aid programs in light of the general policy of international humanitarian affairs, the implementation of humanitarian and relief response plans, early recovery programs and reinstalization, providing vital assistance and improving living reality and supporting societies and peoples in all continents facing challenges or suffering from crises, by working with international organizations and local authorities in the target countries with the aim of creating a tangible impact And sustainable.
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