Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives for the event. file
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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed his deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. I expressed my gratitude. And the International Humanitarian City of Dubai would like to express its gratitude to the Lebanese people for their invaluable support as they face mounting challenges on the ground.
“In the past 24 hours, four flights have transported medical supplies for the treatment of injuries, cholera and mental health,” the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) said through his official account on the X platform. Conditions to Beirut. ”
He added: “These supplies are sufficient to treat approximately 100,000 patients and the World Health Organization is working to provide additional supplies to meet all identified needs. ” he added.
Mr Adhanom expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Dubai Humanitarian Center for their contribution to facilitating the birth.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE stands with Lebanon and supports Lebanon and its brotherly people in light of the ongoing escalation. A national rescue campaign has been launched to
Following the instructions of His Highness the President of the UAE to provide a $100 million emergency aid package to the Lebanese people, the UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday dispatched an aircraft carrying 40 tonnes of emergency medical aid. To Lebanon. The flight, which departed from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, was the first to arrive in Lebanon under this relief operation.
The aid aircraft reflects the UAE’s humanitarian efforts and commitment to supporting the Lebanese people, and demonstrates the close brotherly relationship between the two countries, especially in the face of such adversity. This assistance also embodies the UAE’s humanitarian vision and historic fraternal principles of extending a helping hand to others in times of crisis.
In this regard, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said: “These initiatives underline the UAE leadership’s dedication to providing urgent humanitarian assistance to countries around the world. It represents the firm resolve of this country, its leaders, and each nation.” Convey to people the values of solidarity and cooperation. The UAE continues to strive to take the lead in providing aid and assistance. ”
Mr. Al Hashimy said the flight marks the beginning of the UAE’s response to the emergency situation currently facing the Lebanese people, in order to alleviate suffering and meet urgent needs, especially for the most vulnerable people. underlined the UAE’s commitment to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE had previously expressed deep concern about the growing escalation in Lebanon and the impact of this dangerous spillover and its impact on regional stability.
Furthermore, the UAE underlined its firm stand for Lebanon’s unity, national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and affirmed its support to the Brotherhood’s Lebanese people during this difficult time. The UAE stressed the need for coordinated international efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further loss of life, and stressed the importance of providing full protection to civilians in accordance with international law and treaties. .