UAE delivers 65 tonnes of medical supplies to Gaza
WHO representatives praised the UAE as one of the most prominent supporters of Gaza's healthcare sector. They emphasised the importance of bolstering international efforts to deliver urgent relief to the Strip.
The organisation highlighted that the aid will directly contribute to easing the acute medicine shortage and enhancing the capacity of hospitals and healthcare centres to respond to the escalating medical needs.
The UAE continues to provide multi-sectoral support to Gaza, including in food, shelter, education, and healthcare, under the framework of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, reaffirming its steadfast humanitarian commitment to the Palestinian people.
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