UAE, WHO airlift critical medical supplies to Sudan

Baku, May 6, Ashitek

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have sent 30 tons of emergency medical supplies to Sudan, according to the organization’s official website.

A plane carrying medical treatment for the wounded, emergency surgical supplies and basic medicines arrived at Port Sudan Airport early this morning.

The $444,000 shipment is the first shipment WHO has been able to airlift to Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict. WHO distributed supplies to health facilities before the conflict escalated. Given the number of injuries, the men were exhausted after a few days.

The dispatch of the aircraft is part of the UAE’s ongoing relief efforts to support the people of Sudan and reflects the deep relationship between the UAE and Sudan, especially in light of the current situation facing the country. Relief is also an extension of the UAE’s humanitarian vision and underscores its relationship with other nations based on human fraternity and its commitment to helping others in times of crisis and emergency.

Medical supplies include enough trauma supplies, emergency surgical supplies and essential medicines to reach 165,000 people in dire need of humanitarian assistance immediately. Health agencies across the country are reporting that they have run out of essential hygiene supplies and that national medical stores are no longer available due to the security situation. Among other support, WHO is deploying two emergency logisticians to accompany the cargo to ensure its immediate distribution to 13 key health facilities to support healthcare workers and provide care to those in need.

Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme, said: “WHO’s Global Logistics Center in the UAE has become the heart of the rapid supply response to emergencies around the world. support to provide lifelines to Member States facing health emergencies due to disease outbreaks, disasters such as floods and earthquakes, and the impact of conflict on health systems. Support from the UAE enables WHO to stand at the forefront of these health emergency responses At the forefront – providing professional medical assistance to those in need, anytime, anywhere.As part of efforts to strengthen the global health emergency preparedness, response and resilience architecture, the UAE, WHO and partners are working together to help people most in need in the world supplies in the hands of the most vulnerable.”