UAE sends 25 ambulances, equipment, medical supplies to Angola

ANI January 25, 2025 273 views

The United Arab Emirates has stepped up its humanitarian efforts by sending 25 ambulances and critical medical supplies to Angola. This initiative is part of a larger $220 million global program aimed at supporting healthcare infrastructure in developing African nations. The move demonstrates the UAE's commitment to international cooperation and addressing healthcare challenges. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan emphasized the importance of improving healthcare standards as a key priority in their foreign aid strategy.

"Improving the state of the health sector and enhancing standards of healthcare is an important part of the UAE's foreign aid programmes" - Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan
Abu Dhabi, January 25: The UAE has dispatched 25 ambulances, advanced equipment and medical supplies to Angola in continuation of the country's consistent efforts to help augment the capacities of developing countries in healthcare in compliance with the directives of the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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UAE commits $220 million to support Africa's health infrastructure

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Bilateral relations strengthened through medical aid initiative

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Addressing healthcare challenges in developing nations

This is part of the UAE's USD 220 million global initiative to support Africa's health sector which was previously announced by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State and Chairman of the Health Advisory Committee for International Development, during the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP28 in Dubai.

Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stressed the growing bilateral relations between the UAE and Angola in various sectors, in particular the health sector which is facing major challenges in Africa and requiring international cooperation due to weak infrastructure and facilities.

He added, "Improving the state of the health sector and enhancing standards of healthcare is an important part of the UAE's foreign aid programmes and a significant priority area."

Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, drew attention to the UAE's international commitment to less developed nations, especially in Africa, given the enormous challenges due to climate change and economic deprivation which need strong international cooperation and concerted efforts. (ANI/WAM)

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UAE Aid Angola Healthcare Support Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Medical Assistance International Development
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